Information for applicants
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Applications for our Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Scheme are now closed.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants will need to have (or expect to gain) grade 9–4 (A*–C) at GCSE in Maths, English and Science. No previous work experience is necessary, but you should have an interest in pursuing a technical career within science.
Important: to be considered for interview, you must tell us about your interest in science in the supporting statement of your application form. Did you do an experiment at school or at home that sparked your interest? Is there an area of science that you have enjoyed learning about? Make sure you tell us about this!
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
With effect from 21 May 2021, any individual who will be undertaking research activities, at PhD level or above, in one of the Academic Subjects/Fields of Research relevant to ATAS will be required to obtain a free of charge ATAS certificate before they can apply for a visa to work in the UK. This will include research, academic, engineering and technician staff applying for Skilled Worker visas. Some exemptions apply.
Find out more about about the ATAS scheme