Following the recent decision by government to withdraw funding for Level 7 apprenticeships from January 2026, it is effectively the last chance to utilise one of these valuable apprenticeships for the development of yourself or a member of your organisation. Join the Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC) for this short webinar in which we shine the spotlight on three very successful level 7 apprenticeships that have been used by members of ATAC since 2019: namely, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Research Scientist and Senior Leader.

Level 7 Regulatory Affairs Specialist apprenticeship

Speaker: Bes Baxha, Apprenticeship Manager at TOPRA

TOPRA’s Regulatory Affairs Specialist apprenticeship provides masters-level training in regulatory affairs, designed to help fill the skills gap in medicines and device regulatory affairs to support getting medicines and medical products to patients. This programme includes an optional MSc qualification at an additional cost.

Level 7 Research Scientist apprenticeship

Speaker: Dr Doug Browning, Programme Director at Aston University

This postgraduate Level 7 apprenticeship will develop your existing skills and knowledge as a research scientist. You'll advance your theoretical and practical knowledge, in the laboratory environment, and also when communicating your research. With Aston’s Business for the Biosciences module, you'll also develop commercial and leadership skills, maximising your research impact and value. This programme includes an MRes qualification.

Level 7 Senior Leader apprenticeship

Speaker: Jess Woodhead, Impact and Partnership Development Officer at University of Exeter

Exeter’s Senior Leader apprenticeship is designed for aspiring leaders who already hold senior management roles, who seek to lead change in an inclusive and strategic way, with a clear focus on achieving the diverse goals of the organisation, while being capable of influencing at board level. This programme includes a PGDip qualification, with an optional MBA at additional cost.

ATAC Webinar: Level 7 apprenticeships last-chance showcase