Choose a career in science and help develop the medicines and biotechnology of the future. You could work in medical research or industrial, marine, plant and environmental areas.
Scotland has a thriving life science and related science sector. There are over 7,500 roles within life sciences related operations, like:
There is a great and growing demand for more young workers with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) skills and qualifications. On average, those working in STEM careers earn 20% more than those working in other fields.
You’ll gain a Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies, which is the same level of learning as an SQA Higher (SCQF level 6).
This includes:
Your National Progression Award (NPA) will cover:
In S6, you’ll be assessed in real life situations in the workplace. You’ll learn how to:
Your Foundation Apprenticeship will also help you to develop core skills valued by employers, particularly:
These transferable skills are necessary and highly desirable for working in a range of other related jobs.
Your Foundation Apprenticeship gives you lots of options: it’s up to you where you go next.
You'll complete your Foundation Apprenticeship alongside your other school subjects. You'll spend time working on projects supported by a learning provider, like a college, as well as an employer. It'll give you an industry recognised qualification which will look great on your CV.
If you're staying on at school, you can apply for a Foundation Apprenticeship.
You can use the search tool to find out if this subject is available at your school. Then just fill out the form to let us know you're interested, and we'll get back to you with more information.