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Typical job roles

  • Scientist
  • Development Scientist
  • Research Chemist
  • Microbiologist
  • Analytical Chemist

Apprenticeship Information

Introduction

Scientists lead scientific projects, design experimental procedures, and develop innovative products or technical knowledge in their specific scientific discipline

Overview

This is a degree apprenticeship that integrates full-time employment with a Bachelor of Science (BSc degree. You will move beyond executing experiments to defining them-learning how to manage intellectual property, lead laboratory teams, and solve complex industrial or scientific problems from first principles.

Benefits and skills

  • Advanced scientific theories, methodologies, and innovations in your chosen field
  • ??Experimental design, validation, and advanced data science/informatics
  • Strategic project leadership and change management
  • Intellectual property (IP) protection and commercial awareness
  • Writing and reviewing peer-ready scientific papers and technical dossiers
  • Mentoring, supervising and managing laberatery staff

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Where you might work

  • Global pharmaceutical and medicine development corporations
  • Aerospace, defence, and engineering laboratories
  • National research institutions and environmental agencies
  • Consumer goods R&D facilities

Fact sheets

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Apprenticeship details

Duration: 63 months
Study Type: Part time
Apprenticeship Code: 90016-01

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