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Apprentice Materials Scientist
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PLDegree Apprenticeship
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Start your career as a Materials Scientist through an apprenticeship in our Faculty of Science & Engineering. Build a strong skills portfolio supporting laboratories across synthesis, characterisation, and testing. You’ll gain hands-on expertise in XRD, SEM, AFM, spectroscopy, and testing using our world-class facilities.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER works in health, science, or research-led environments where quality, evidence, compliance, teamwork, and patient or customer outcomes can be central.
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Good applications show scientific curiosity, accuracy, care with processes, ethical awareness, and the ability to learn technical material.
- Use examples involving careful analysis, lab work, research, data, or process control.
- Show how you manage detail without losing sight of real-world impact.
- Mention collaboration and communication with non-specialists where possible.
