Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship Level 6 If you love the laboratory environment, then gain the qualification, knowledge and practical work experience you need to become a laboratory scientist. You will support others with a variety of tasks, further developing your transferable skills and technical knowledge. Full time: 5 years (approximately)
About the course
Location: University Centre Leeds
This apprenticeship is recognised by relevant professional bodies at Registered Scientist (RSci) level. This means you’re required to participate in continuing professional development on completion of the programme, strengthening your technical skills and experience for progression. At each stage of the apprenticeship, you will gain the
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
knowledge and skills needed to work in a range of industries,
You should have five GCSEs
including the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnical and
at grade 4 or above, including
nuclear sectors. And once you have completed the course,
English, Maths and a relevant
you can progress into exciting roles as an analytical chemist,
science subject. You can also
molecular biologist, biotechnologist or medicinal chemist.
hold Level 3 qualifications
You can complete this apprenticeship while studying the Biomedical
providing the appropriate number of UCAS points for entry to a Level 6 programme. Other relevant experience may be considered as an alternative.
and Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation Degree; Biomedical Sciences (Biotechnical Sciences) BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree; or the Biomedical Sciences (Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences) BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree. By the end of this apprenticeship, your areas of expertise will include: • Data analysis that can be applied to relevant
scientific experimentation with
scientific organisations
numerical and statistical data
• Analysing, interpreting and
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• Supporting the appraisal of
• Problem-solving by
evaluating scientific data to
identifying and using
make predictions, identify
industry-standard approaches
correlations, and support or combat hypotheses
• Working safely and ethically to meet companies’ highly regulated conditions
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
