University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

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HOWWILL I STUDY?

in their research. In addition, visiting speakers assist in the delivery of the programme, often providing novel approaches to, or presenting unique aspects of, particular subjects. The Science department at University Centre St Helens is friendly and approachable and of a size that enables us to know our students personally and be able to respond to their needs. On completion of this foundation degree you will be equipped to work in a microbiology related role in a wide variety of industries including food, pharmaceutical, brewing, cosmetics, water, chemical, environmental health and agricultural industries. Previous students have gone into employment directly from this course with global companies including Jay Chemicals, Thermo Fisher Scientific, United Utilities and Precision Northwest. You also have the opportunity to top-up your degree to a full BSc (Hons) degree in Biology/ Microbiology at the University of Chester through an additional period of study. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

You will have access to specialist science facilities located at our Town Centre campus within our purpose- built science laboratories, which house modern resources, to provide you with the best learning environment undertaken in a professional setting in which you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired from the course. In addition to lab-based study, you will also have the opportunity to go on industrial based visits to companies, possible. The work-based learning module will be

FdSc APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

allowing you to observe microbiology in practice.

HOWWILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment is employed throughout the duration of the course through both formative and summative assessment including presentations, case studies, essay plans, question and answer sessions. You will also be assessed through essays, exams, laboratory assignments and portfolios of work.

WHAT THE LECTURERS SAY...

“Microbiologists are at the cutting edge of solving the microbial problems facing mankind. Our course includes a significant proportion of laboratory-based work and you will have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of practical techniques.”

WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME?

You will be taught by practising scientists who take pride in the quality of their teaching and academic studies. The programme team are well informed about historic and current developments and will share this knowledge through directly engaging students

Paul Kowabnik Programme Leader

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