Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £31,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- A Level Chemistry L36 courses
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science L33 courses
- BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science L32 courses
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science L31 course
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could: become a lab supervisor or lab manager, specialise in complex analysis work and apply to become a Registered Science Technician to develop your career. You could also take further training at degree or postgraduate level to become a research scientist.
Courses for this career
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Level 3
- A Level Chemistry L36 courses
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science L33 courses
- BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science L32 courses
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science L31 course