Manchester Met degree apprenticeship becomes first accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
As a significant milestone in the University’s history as an apprenticeship provider, Manchester Met’s Laboratory Scientist (Bioscience) Degree Apprenticeship has become the first Level 6 apprenticeship to be accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Following an independent and rigorous assessment, the programme has received this prestigious accreditation, confirming its strong academic foundation in biological sciences.
Graduates of this apprenticeship will be well-equipped with the knowledge and key skills required by employers in the bioscience sector. This accreditation criteria ensures that apprentices meet defined learning outcomes, including subject expertise, technical competence, and transferable skills.
The RSB is the leading professional body for the biological sciences in the UK, represents more than 17,500 biologists and nearly 100 organisations within the life sciences sector, both nationally and internationally. Its accreditation is a mark of quality that reflects the high standards of educational provision at Manchester Met.
The Laboratory Scientists (Bioscience) Degree Apprenticeship Programme Leader, Patricia Linton, played a key role in securing this recognition. She led the application process and shared her thoughts on what this achievement means for the University:
“As a team we are absolutely thrilled with our BSc (Hons) Bioscience, Laboratory Scientists Degree Apprenticeship programme receiving accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology and especially being the first Level 6 apprenticeship to be the recipient of this honour. The process was extremely thorough and really does rubber stamp the quality of our provision. It was a joy seeing the team effort of academics, skills coaches, business development manager, apprentices, apprenticeship unit colleagues and employers all coming together to support the process and our sincere thanks to the RSB panel for their feedback and making it such an enjoyable process.
We are looking forward to continuing our excellent relationship with the RSB and working with our employer partners to collaboratively upskill the next generation of Bioscience professionals.”
What does this accreditation mean for apprentices?
The accreditation brings a host of benefits. All apprentices enrolled in the accredited programme will receive free membership to the Royal Society of Biology for the duration of their studies. This membership offers invaluable networking opportunities at a crucial stage in their careers and provides access to a wide range of professional resources and events.
In addition, apprentices will benefit from:
- Staying updated on the latest developments in the life sciences
- Gaining further recognition for their skills and expertise
- Building a professional network within the bioscience industryDemonstrating their support for the future of biology
Find out more
Explore the benefits of theLaboratory Scientist (Bioscience) Degree Apprenticeship and contact the degree apprenticeship team to offer this programme in your organisation.
