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Courses
Wirral Met has a course to suit you. Delivered in our excellent facilities by tutors who are passionate about their subjects.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships allow you to work, gain qualifications and valuable experience, whilst earning a salary.
Student Support
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Student Life
At Wirral Met, we offer a wide range of activities and support suited to your individual needs.
About Us
Wirral Met is a large college of Further and Higher Education, supporting over 10,000 students every year with a range of courses from entry level to higher education.
Our applied science courses lead to diverse careers in forensic and biomedical sciences and higher studies in medicine. You will study at Twelve Quays Campus and have access to industry standard facilities including chemistry, biology, physics, electronics, life sciences and diagnostic laboratories.
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Many students progress onto jobs and/or apprenticeships once they have completed their full-time study programmes. Level 3 students often progress onto Higher Education programmes such as the Higher National Certificate (HNC), or Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Applied Chemistry, or the Foundation Degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science, which are offered at Wirral Met College working in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
Lucky completed BTEC level 3 Applied Science Extended Diploma at Wirral Met before progressing to the University of Liverpool, studying towards an Applied Medical Science Degree.
Adam completed Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities, HNC & HND Applied Chemistry and a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship/BSc Applied Chemistry at Wirral Met. Adam is now studying a Master’s Degree at the University of Liverpool.
Devin has completed both the BTEC level 3 applied science and level 3 Extended Diplomas. After a successful work experience placement at Feedwater Ltd, Devin secured a full-time apprenticeship with the company and is now studying towards his BTEC HNC in Applied Biology.
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
Starting salaries for Forensic Scientists are £20,000 per year and experienced scientists may earn between £25,000 and £35,000 per year.
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