Overview

Biotech covers a wide range of scientific study into living organisms and can be applied to health, medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and the food industry. The Biotech industry is involved in scientific research, development and advanced technology which makes for some very exciting and rewarding careers.

With people living longer and an increase in diseases/viruses, this is an industry where you could make a real difference to people's lives.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • Biotech is a fast growing sector in the UK and is expected to employ increasing numbers of people over the next few years especially in the East of England.
  • Higher level apprenticeships in Life Sciences means there is an alternative route into the sector other than university, however STEM qualifications are still very important and will open more doors.
  • Norwich Research Park is home to one of the largest clusters of food, health, plant and environmental science organisations in the world!

Useful Subjects

Maths • Biology • Physics • English • ICT • Science • Business Studies • Design & Technology • Pschology

Job Ideas for this Industry

Laboratory TechnicianVirologist •  Toxicologist • Research Scientist • Plant Geneticist Pharmacist • Hematologist Forensic Scientist

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Norwich Research Park
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University Technical College Norfolk (UTCN)
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John Innes Centre
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Quadram Institute
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Inside the NNUH-run Clinical Research Facility at the Quadram Institute
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October edition of the Norwich Research Park newsletter
Welcome to the October edition of the Norwich Research Park newsletter! It has been a busy summer here on campus, including everything from the latest quiznight, to a fringe event for Cambridge Tech Week, attracting investors and start-ups, andour highly su...
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Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice - Merck Life Science UK Ltd
Closing Date:
31st October 2025
Salary:
£ 14722 per year
Location:
Haverhill, Suffolk
Employer description Our UK oligo manufacturing plant operates twenty-four hours a day, 5 per week with around eighty employees to meet the fast delivery expectations of these made-to-order products. DNA is everywhere and continues to advance life science rese...
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People Services Coordinator Apprenticeship - Mundipharma
Closing Date:
20th October 2025
Salary:
£ 26000 per year
Location:
Cambridge, Cambs
Employer description Join us and make a difference when it matters most At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees. We are an interna...
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GCSE Results Day 2025 - Quick Guide
When are GCSE results released?GCSE results are usually out starting from 08:00am on the designated day - this year, 21st August. If you're collecting them in person, make sure...
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A-LEVEL Results Day
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