Training

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We support the full pipeline of training for the biosciences sector.

We offer a diverse range of routes to a career in the bioindustries, through our Life Science Manufacturing Academy for school leavers, Teesside University apprenticeships, undergraduate and postgraduate courses and continuing professional development.

[The NHC’s] professors and leading academics collaborated with our subject matter experts to create a course with a blend of knowledge transfer and hands-on experiential learning at lab scale. The result is a 2-week intensive Biomanufacturing Manufacturing Skills course designed to develop new and existing staff, ensuring that they are all up-skilled to the same high standards required by our business. The key success factor was being able to do this far faster than could be achieved internally.

Kevin Thrower, Learning & Development Manager, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies UK (FDBK)

With its cutting-edge training facilities, the National Horizons Centre will be an integral part of the Advanced Therapy Skills Training Network’s unique offering to anyone in the UK who wants to advance their career in advanced therapies.

Matthew Durdy, CEO, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

I generally found the whole course really useful, building on knowledge over the three days to a point of good overall understanding.

James Mumford, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

It was a really good overview, with a range of topics covered through the entire process and knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenters.

Katey Adcock, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

The session that I found particularly useful included the VR and the practical, as it gave you first hand insight into bioprocessing and the equipment that is used.

Paidamoyo Katsande,

  • CPD
  • Life sciences manufacturing academy
  • Apprenticeships
Staff working in the laboratories

Continuing Professional Development

We offer a range of courses for continuing professional development (CPD) in biosciences, informed by the latest research, and delivered by academic experts in a world-class research environment.

All of our courses are delivered in the NHC, Our state-of-the-art facilities, theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, help to create an industry-ready workforce.

We are one of several National Training Centres that are part of the Advanced Therapies Skills and Training Network, which is coordinated by the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, and as such, have specialist expertise in providing the technical skills required for biopharma and vaccine manufacturing.

We are flexible and many of our CPD courses can be tailored and bespoke to your specific requirements.

To discuss any of our courses and available dates, please contact Professor Vikki Rand at v.rand@tees.ac.uk.

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Life sciences manufacturing academy

We are committed to developing the next generation of scientists, creating a pipeline of industry-ready employees for our region's organisations. The Life Sciences Manufacturing Academy (LSMA) is a partnership between the NHC and the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) to promote life science manufacturing to school leavers as a potential career.

After the initial two cohorts, the LSMA will be expanding to include other colleges and industry partners. If you would like to get involved please contact Professor Vikki Rand.

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Apprenticeships

We support the delivery of a variety of degree apprenticeship courses through Teesside University, including Laboratory Scientist (Chemistry specialism), Laboratory Scientist (Biology Specialism) and Advanced Clinical Practice.

With modules led by our academic experts, students gain industry-relevant training and practical experience using our range of high-tech equipment.

View the full course list and find application details here.

UNDERGRADUATE

We provide undergraduate students studying biosciences courses through Teesside University with practical experience in a world-class research environment. Relevant course areas include biological sciences, health sciences and human biology.

Students benefit from industry-relevant biosciences projects in our state-of-the-art laboratories, with support from the NHC's academic experts.

View the full course list and find application details here.

POSTGRADUATE

We provide postgraduate students studying biosciences courses through Teesside University with practical experience in a world-class research environment. Relevant subject areas include bioprocessing, biotherapeutics, and cancer and molecular pathology.

Students benefit from industry-relevant biosciences projects in our state-of-the-art laboratories, with guidance from the NHC's academic experts.

View the full course list and find application details here.

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