DipHE Scientist (Biological Scientist) (Technician Scientist Level 5 apprenticeship) at Northeastern University London

Programme overview

A distance-learning Level 5 apprenticeship giving a grounding in the theory, principles and methods of biological science, with data science literacy, coding and project management skills. End-point assessment is non-integrated.

Duration: 27 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 Technician Scientist (ST0597)) | 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 and a Data-Driven Experimental Design Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be employed in a suitable role aligned to the Technician Scientist (Level 5) 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, English and IT at grade 4/C or above. Prior learning and workplace skills are considered through recognition of prior learning.

Intake: January, April or October

Duration: 27 months

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