Find an Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships represent a great route into the world of work. Learn whilst you earn – gain occupational experience, enhance your skills and develop your career!

Apprenticeships are available at many different levels and occupations across the UK, and the number of apprenticeships being undertaken within the UK pharmaceutical industry is on the rise. Accredited apprenticeships will usually lead to a recognised qualification, which include GCSEs/Nationals, up to and including part time study for a Foundation, Honours degree and/or Masters degrees.

What qualifications do I need to do an apprenticeship?

This varies depending on the subject, the level of apprenticeship you want to study, and the country you will study in. Some are accessible at 16, straight out of school. Others, usually in more specialised areas, will require a degree or equivalent experience in the workplace. Find out more abut the process and benefits here.

Apprenticeship Case Studies

Tayla's Story

My apprenticeship has given me hands-on knowledge and experience that I wouldn’t have gained as a traditional university student. - Tayla Macdonald, Level 5 Technician Scientist, Pharmaron Biologics.

Cameron's Story

I hope that, by the time I finish my apprenticeship, I can make a decision on the direction of my career with confidence. - Cameron Thompson, Level 6 Scientist Degree Apprenticeship, eXmoor Pharma.

Lauren's Story

I’ve been provided with a career pathway and an education to help me with my future career aspirations of working as a scientist within a laboratory-based setting. Lauren Beasley, Level 5 Technician Scientist, ATMP, Pharmaron Biologics.

James' Story

The combination of structured learning and hands-on experience has set me on a strong path toward a successful career in the cell therapy field. - James Collier, Level 6 Scientist Degree Apprenticeship, eXmoor Pharma.

Alexandra's Story

I’ve been able to gain valuable insight into different aspects of process development, from the generation of material in upstream to sample testing in analytics. - Alexandra Allen, Level 6 Scientist Degree Apprenticeship, eXmoor Pharma

Callum's Story

My apprenticeship opened doors to work in an industry which would otherwise require years of study at university and further work to gain experience. Callum Macleod HND, Research Assistant, Ingenza Ltd.

Search for an apprenticeship

The following links will provide useful starting points and information on specific opportunities to engage with apprenticeships in the UK. Whether you are looking to upskill or are just starting out in your career, there are opportunities for everyone.