Laboratory Scientist (Degree Apprenticeship)
Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to succeed in your career as a laboratory scientist.
As a laboratory scientist, you will conduct experiments, analyse data and interpret results to help advance scientific research, knowledge and understanding.
You will have the potential to work in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry and medicine in industries including biotechnology, environmental science, and healthcare. Your vital work will help support diagnostic processes, health and safety, quality control, regulatory adherence and much more.
This degree apprenticeship is Level 6 and details on the the standard can be found here on the Institute for Apprenticeships website. It is approved by the Science Council for registered scientist (RSci) status.
To be eligible, you must be employed in an appropriate position during the entire degree apprenticeship programme, including your end-point assessment.
Register your interest
Take your next step. Begin your apprenticeship journey with the University of Greenwich. Email us today at apprenticeships@gre.ac.uk.
Degree apprenticeship
Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.
School
Location
Duration
4 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Subject to validation
We continually develop new courses to reflect the needs of students, employers, and professional bodies. This course is currently subject to the final stage of our approval and validation process.
In the unlikely event that the course is not approved before the start date, we will help you find an alternative course.
During your programme, you will explore a full range of subject areas such as:
- Analytical chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Forensic science
- Food science
- Immunology
- Inorganic chemistry
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Organic chemistry
- Pathology
- Pharmaceutical science
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology.
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Entry requirements
Apprentices will have to meet the entry requirements set by the university. They must also have achieved Level 2 English and mathematics prior to starting this apprenticeship.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
For entry: applicants with professional qualifications and/or four years of full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
For exemption: If you hold qualifications or courses from another higher education institution, these may exempt you from courses of this degree.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Lectures usually are attended by larger groups and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees.
Students also take part in shared / collaborative modules with students built environment course, providing a perfect opportunity to develop skills in group and teamwork. These classes are taken with workshop and lab sessions working in smaller groups of students.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate time to self-study. This may involve further reading and research, preparing coursework and presentations, and preparing for tests and exams. Our facilities are designed to support you in these activities.
You can use Stockwell Street Library and online resources to support further reading and research.
In addition, during the week you can also:
- Attend guest lectures from industry experts
- Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
- Join student societies.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 72 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 228 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.
Other costs
Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.
Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.
Any business with a payroll below £3 million is eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship programme.
Additional incentives are also available to employers who take on young apprentices.
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