BEng (Hons) Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer Degree Apprenticeship at Aston University

Programme overview

If you are an aspiring engineer looking to specialise in the process design and manufacture of chemical, biological or science-based technology industrial or consumer products, this Degree Apprenticeship is for you. You will gain the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the fast-paced manufacturing environment. With a focus on planning for the future of the sector, you'll be prepared with advanced professional skills required for the evolving environmental and political landscape.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Duration: 4 Years | Study mode: part-time (degree apprenticeship, work-based) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The apprenticeship is taught at undergraduate level (Levels 4-6) for four years, covering the essentials of professional engineering including mathematics and science while specialising in process or plant engineering. The first stage of the apprenticeship is taught at Level 4 and includes: Explain the roles and responsibilities of a Professional Engineer within their specific employment context and be able to justify their choices of action arising from engineering ethical dilemmas, in accordance with those roles and responsibilities.

Career pathways

The Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer BEng Degree Apprenticeship provides apprentices with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apprentices will be involved in process design and manufacture of chemical, biological or science products, and will undertake a range of compliance assessment activities, including auditing a wide range of industrial sites.

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Entry requirements

You will need to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship role or already be employed in a job in England with responsibilities aligned with the degree content. Please see the how to apply section below for more information. Apprentices are selected based on their applications, an interview and an assessment process which is tailored to your apprenticeship position. Three A Levels at CCC or above including a Mathematics based subject and a STEM subject, or equivalent BTECs. Employers may specify their own entry criteria that can exceed this. Candidates who do not have three A Levels at CCC may be considered on a case by case basis with aptitude and experience taken into consideration. Have a minimu

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 Years

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