Dr Terence Mcivor

I started at the old NWIFHE as a student in Science (studying a National Diploma in Science 1990-92). After graduation from the NWIFHE I completed a Bsc (Hons) Applied Biochemical Sciences (1992-96), during my degree I completed placement as a Textile Chemist (1994-95). Completing this also gave me the award of Diploma in Industrial Studies when I graduated with my degree.

After graduation I worked as a part time lecturer (1997)at the NWIFHE and then I became an Associate lecturer (1999). During this time I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Further and Higher Education and a planner and assessor award for the GNVQ qualifications, I became a full time member of staff in 2001 and at this time I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Technology. In 2004 I completed a master’s degree in Educational Technology (2003-04) and in 2005 I was honoured by being included in publications from the Biographical centre both in the UK and USA also in this year I became a professional member of the British Computer Society. In 2006 I completed a Professional Doctorate in Chemistry Education (D.Ed 2003-2006 Thesis Title: Teaching strategies in Chemical Education, why students find chemistry more difficult to study than either Biology or Physics ) and in 2007 I became a Fellow of the Institute of American Chemists and a mentor for the Prince’s Trust helping young people starting new businesses. In 2008 I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Further & Higher Education (2007-8). In 2011 I became Lead internal Verifier for the Science Section at NWRC after successful completion of the Edexcel Lead Internal Verifier Award. In 2012 I successfully studied the Using Mathematics module (first year undergraduate) through the Open University and I have provisionally passed a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Education (Thesis Title: Learning Strategies in Chemical Education) and expect to graduate in April 2013 (2009-2013).