Drive the Workforce Tomorrow in Advanced Therapies
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to upskill, our Advanced Therapies apprenticeships offer a powerful mix of on-the-job training, structured learning, and industry connection. ATAC programmes, ranging from Level 3 to Level 7, are designed to build the specialist skills needed to develop, manufacture, and deliver cutting-edge therapies, vaccines, and biologics.
With full funding available, apprentices gain accredited qualifications, hands-on experience, and the confidence to thrive in roles across R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, leadership, and more. Programmes typically last from 18 months to 5 years, depending on the level, and each one is built to meet the real-world needs of the life sciences sector.
For Young or Young People / Career Starters
Launch Your Career in Advanced Therapies
Ready to earn while you learn? ATAC apprenticeships let you kickstart your career in life sciences combining hands-on work with real employers and classroom learning from top training providers. You will gain a nationally recognised qualification, real-world experience, and the skills employers are looking for.
From making life-saving medicines to managing quality and logistics, there is a path for everyone with programmes from Level 3 to Level 7 across areas like science, engineering, and leadership. Best of all? Your training is fully funded, and you will get paid as you go.
For Employer / Hiring Managers
Build Your Future Workforce Today
Apprenticeship programmes are designed with industry, for industry offering structured, fully funded pathways to develop the next generation of talent in advanced therapies, vaccines, biologics, and complex medicines.
Our apprenticeships (Level 3 to Level 7) combine on-the-job learning, academic study, and professional development, ensuring your teams are trained in the technical, regulatory, and leadership skills that matter. With up to £27,000 per apprentice available via the Apprenticeship Levy, now is the perfect time to invest in your workforce and future-proof your organisation.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: apprenticeshipsinfo@ct.catapult.org.uk
Available programmes
The following apprenticeship programmes have been established specifically within the advanced therapies industry and apprentices are currently being recruited into these roles by employer companies.
Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (Biotechnology)
Level 3
Level 3 Laboratory Technician
Level 3
Level 3 Team Leader
Level 3
Level 3 Data Technician
Level 3
Level 4 Quality Practitioner
Level 4
Level 4 Data Analyst
Level 4
Level 4 Process Leader
Level 4
Level 5 Improvement Specialist
Level 5
Level 5 Data Engineer
Level 5
Level 5 Technician Scientist
Level 5
Level 6 Improvement Leader
Level 6
Level 6 Scientist
Level 6
Level 6 Data Scientist
Level 6
Level 6 Chartered Manager
Level 6
Level 6 Science Industry Process and Plant Engineer (SIPPE)
Level 6
Level 7 Research Scientist
Level 7 (at end of programme) equivalent to Master’s Degree
Level 7 Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Level 7
Level 7 Bioinformatics Scientist (Degree)
Level 7
Level 7 Senior Leader
Level 7