About the apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning to eventually achieve a nationally recognised qualification – in this case, a degree in Biomedical Science.

What will the role entail?

You will be employed with us working full time in one of our laboratories, initially taking on a support staff role with your levels of responsibility increasing as you progress with your training.

You will be supported with your learning through the apprenticeship 20% ‘off the job training’, which includes attendance at university one day a week during term time.

You will have the Sonic Training Academy team supporting you through your degree, developing your laboratory skills and finally taking you through the IBMS registration portfolio and assessment to achieve your HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist.

Where will I work and study?

London

If based in London, we have a range of locations across London available for you to work in.

Attendance at university will be in central London, at the University of Westminster, Cavendish Campus, which is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. You will attend lectures, practical sessions and seminars here and have the opportunity to meet your peers. You will also regularly attend our training laboratory facility based at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead Heath, where you will be able to meet your fellow apprentices within the Sonic Training Academy.

Midlands or North England

If based in the Midlands or North England, there are a couple of laboratories available for you to train in.

Attendance at university will be at the Rosalind Franklin Building, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Nottingham. This is located just 4 miles from Nottingham Station and 4 miles south of Nottingham City centre, it is where will you be able to meet your peers. In addition, The course consists of blended learning modules which combine in-person and self-study learning therefore there is less of a demand to be on site.

Sonic Training Academy Laboratory

You may also attend our training laboratory facility based at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead Heath where you will be able to meet your fellow apprentices within the Sonic Training Academy.