The Materials Science Technologist Degree Apprenticeship from Tiro enables employees to earn a full BSc Honours degree in Applied Materials Science while in full-time employment. Delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, it is designed for those working with materials testing, failure diagnosis, product development, and manufacturing processes.
Delivered across three years at Levels 4, 5, and 6, the programme covers material structure and properties, material life cycle, materials characterisation, processing technology, and innovation in materials science. Optional specialist modules include Polymer Science, Metallurgy, Composites, Nano-materials, and Biocompatible and Bioinert Materials — making it highly flexible for businesses across construction, manufacturing, and advanced materials sectors. Assessment culminates in a Company Research Project and End Point Assessment.
Attracting up to £24,000 in government funding, this apprenticeship suits those in roles such as Materials Scientist, Materials Engineer, Quality Control Technician, Process Engineer, Laboratory Analyst, and Senior Technician.