Applied Bioscience Technology Foundation Degree

Launching February 2012

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The University of Kent are developing a new modular framework for learning for bioscience. It's designed to work with existing in-house provision. The framework provides the ideal training plan for employers looking to have their own provision accredited, while at the same time bringing in essential new learning.

Target audience

The Applied Bioscience Technology Foundation Degree can support people wanting to progress their career within SME and global organisations, covering relevant roles in the life science supply chain from research through development and into manufacturing.

Industry led

Discussions with industry on their current and future business needs have identified several key issues, where employees receiving additional skills and knowledge could potentially add value through application of the learning back in the workplace.

The following have been identified as key business drivers, subjects that have an impact on operational performance and where individual contributions can influence productive change:

• Technology Transfer
• Continuous Improvement
• Good Pharmaceutical Practice (GxP)

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Unique features and benefits

• Employer led development and design
• Partnership with employers to support responsive and sustainable higher level provision for the sector
• Flexibility of delivery mode to accommodate industry and learners needs
• Accessibility to higher level provision aligned to business cycle and local delivery
• Incorporates latest best practice techniques
• Direct application of knowledge and skills in the workplace aligned to job roles and value added to the business
• Draws on industry expertise and case examples
• Negotiated work-based projects to meet the business needs of the organisation
• Addresses two key issues of sector up-skilling and re-skilling
• Suitable for those both in laboratory and processing functions
• Capacity to build on, enhance and accredit existing in-house training
• Learning can be achieved through bite sized CPD, module combinations to meet identified skills gaps or full awards
• Responsive provision able to meet the pace of change of the sector and the skills and knowledge required by the workforce driven by economic and technological advances.

To discuss any aspects of the Applied Technology Framework in more detail or to find out how it can be tailored to fit your business needs please contact:

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