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School
Applied Sciences
Available at
Huddersfield
UCAS Code
001F HND/Chem
Course Length
2 years full-time
3 years sandwich
Number of Places
30
Contact
Admissions Assistant
Telephone: 01484 473867
Fax: 01484 472182
E-mail: chemistry@hud.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Please see the general entry requirements page.
This modular course is taught over two academic years. It aims to develop theoretical and practical chemistry skills as well as general personal skills. In addition you are free to pursue optional studies in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business or Environmental Science.
We strongly recommend the optional period of work experience as a valuable addition to the HND qualification.
On obtaining an HND, many of our students obtain a BSc(Hons) degree by transferring to the final year of one of our relevant degree courses.
Year 1
Year 2
Core modules:
Option modules:
Year 3 Sandwich
Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, demonstrations, laboratory work and library assignments. There is an increasing emphasis on student-centred learning and group work. We assess each module independently using an appropriate combination of assignments - set work, presentation, library work and laboratory exercises, and various written tests.
As the chemical industry needs technicians to work alongside graduate scientists and engineers, the range of career opportunities is very similar to those listed for the BSc Chemistry courses.
Optional work experience in either the UK or another EU country may form an additional third year of study. We strongly recommend this optional component which usually lasts 12 months. You will spend this year as a salaried employee in an approved chemical company, public authority or government department. You may choose any part of the UK or EU.
Our work experience tutors normally arrange training placements but you may arrange your own subject to approval. All students on placement receive visits from a University tutor.
On completion of the HND, you will have the opportunity to transfer to the final year of one of our Chemistry degree courses.
University Institution code: H60
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Barnsley: X
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