Course description
Advanced Electrochemical Applications (Corporate Training)
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the main theories and applications of electrochemistry
- Apply their understanding to solve electrochemical problems
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
In order to be accepted onto the Advanced Electrochemical Applications , you must possess:
- A good 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in scientific subject or equivalent professional qualification
International Students
IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band).
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What will you receive?
Our Introduction to Advanced Electrochemical Applications will allow you to focus on specific areas in order for you to develop your career in the way that you want to. Each course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge which will meet the needs of a wide range of learners and organisations.
- 10 UK Credits at Postgraduate level from University of Birmingham
- A Postgraduate Microcredential certificate from University of Birmingham
Certification of UoB academic credit for PG microcredential courses is through production of an official University of Birmingham Microcredential certificate and transcript managed by UoB Student Records.
The skills you will gain
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the main theories and applications of electrochemistry
- Apply their understanding to solve electrochemical problems
Training Course Content
This module will cover the theories and applications of electrochemistry and will be divided into six parts:
- Principles of Electrochemistry inc. Electron-Transfer Kinetics, Nernst, Electrode Reactions, Butler-Volmer, Overpotentials, Cell Voltages
- Electroanalytical Methods & Techniques (Voltammetry/Amperometry/Chrono/RDE/RRDE/RCE,Tafel,EIS)
- Battery Technologies
- Fuel Cell Technologies
- Electrolysis and Electroplating
- Corrosion: Introduction to Corrosion of Metals in Aqueous Environments & Corrosion of PEMFC BPPs
Course delivery details
Time commitment: 100 hours total commitment
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