And the public will have their chance to find out more about the innovative project in a series of road shows across the region.
The UTC, backed by leading organisations such as Napp Pharmaceuticals, the Medical Research Council and the Babraham Institute, is the result of a partnership between Cambridge Regional College and Cambridge University Health Partners.
It will open in Cambridge in September 2014, and will specialise in teaching biomedical and environmental science and technology – addressing a key specialist skills need in Cambridgeshire.
Students will also study a core GCSE programme and the Ebacc subjects in Years 10 and 11 to ensure a broad education as well as specialist knowledge and skills in biomedical and environmental science.
Anne Constantine, Principal of CRC, said: “Cambridge is a world leader in biomedical science and is a growing location for companies producing goods and services for a sustainable, low-carbon future.
“The UTC Cambridge will enable young people to learn in this dynamic environment and to build careers that contribute to the Cambridge success story and have an impact on our future.”
The UTC, which will eventually be home to 670 students, is expected to be based in a £10 million three-storey, purpose-designed building in Robinson Way, on land owned by Long Road Sixth Form College.
Pre-planning discussions have already taken place with Cambridge City Council and a full planning application is due to go before Councillors in April.
Members of the public are being invited to find out more about the project and put their views during a public consultation period which runs from now until 22 March, with the first event taking place at Napp Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge on 19 February.
Students will join the UTC at 14 and 16, and follow courses which include high levels of specialist science, including technical and academic learning. Employers have had a significant input into the curriculum – which will include GCSEs, A levels and BTECs – and a series of employer-driven Challenge Projects will provide real-life hands-on experience of work.
“Students will have the opportunity to work alongside scientists in world-leading biomedical, life science, healthcare, and environment companies specialising in research, development, production and services,” said Anne Constantine.
“The UTC Cambridge will be suitable for students of all abilities as the learning will have a high practical as well as knowledge content. Students graduating from the UTC Cambridge will have a broad choice of progression and career, with a head start in the science and technology sectors.”
See www.utccambridge.co.uk for more information.
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