BSc (Hons) Scientist (Biological Scientist) (degree apprenticeship) at Northeastern University London

Programme overview

A distance-learning degree apprenticeship giving a grounding in the molecular, cellular and physiological principles of modern biological science. Apprentices also build data science literacy, coding competency and project management skills, with learning contextualised in their workplace.

Duration: 40 months | Study mode: part-time (degree apprenticeship; work-based and online learning, typically one day a week off-the-job, up to one week of in-person teaching in London per year; apprenticeship standard Scientist (ST0626)) | Intake: January, April or October | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Courses include Business Fundamentals, Molecules and Cells, The Regulatory Environment, Scientific Data Analysis and Communication, Physiology, Pharmacology and Drug Development or Plant Physiology and Agri-Tech, Scientific Project Management, Infection and Allergy, Cell and Gene Therapy, Data Analytics, a laboratory-based residential, a Data-Driven Experimental Design Project and Critical Thinking and Ethics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be employed in a suitable role aligned to the Scientist (Biological Scientist) apprenticeship standard. Requirements are set with employers case by case; typically three A-levels (or equivalent) at BBB or above, including Biology and GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above. Prior learning and workplace skills are considered through recognition of prior learning.

Intake: January, April or October

Duration: 40 months

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