- MRes Research Scientist Apprenticeship launches at Aston University
- Students will advance their theoretical and practical knowledge and learn how to communicate about their research
- The Level 7 apprenticeship is aimed at postgraduate level students
A new degree apprenticeship programme has welcomed its first cohort into the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. The Research Scientist MRes Degree Apprenticeship will allow students to learn all the skills necessary to undertake scientific investigations and communicate information accurately and effectively to a range of audiences, whilst also developing commercial and leadership skills.
The Level 7 apprenticeship, which is aimed at postgraduate level students, has been designed to support the development of graduate scientists and assist them into developing into talented researchers.
Students on the programme will advance their theoretical and practical knowledge in the lab and learn how to communicate about their research. Other modules, such as Business for Biosciences, will enable the apprentices to develop commercial and leadership skills in order to maximise their research impact and value.
Ivan Wall, professor of regenerative medicine, cell & gene therapy bioprocessing and the apprenticeship programme director, said:
“I am delighted to be involved with this fantastic new degree apprenticeship for postgraduates. The whole programme is tailored to each individual student’s professional development needs. It gives a bespoke experience that will not only give our students the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to succeed, but it will help advance their careers.”
The course is intended for those already working in biosciences or biomedical roles who want to develop their skills and knowledge of bioscience research challenges and to develop commercial and leadership skills.
Graduates will receive an MRes Research Scientist Apprenticeship Certificate. The award also aligns with several of the competencies/attributes required for the professional recognition of Chartered Member status by the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Physics.
For more information about this degree apprenticeship and information on how to apply you can visit our dedicated webpages.
- Notes to editors
About Aston University
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston is a long established university led by its three main beneficiaries – students, business and the professions, and our region and society. Aston University is located in Birmingham and at the heart of a vibrant city and the campus houses all the university’s academic, social and accommodation facilities for our students. Professor Alec Cameron is the Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive.
Aston University was named University of the Year 2020 by The Guardian and the University’s full time MBA programme has been ranked in the top 100 in the world in the Economist MBA 2021 ranking. The Aston MBA has been ranked 12th in the UK and 85th in the world.
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