Developed with, and for employers, the programme incorporates interactive e-learning, on- and off-site academic support and short residential blocks. It can support individuals wanting to progress their career within SME and global organisations, covering relevant roles in the life science supply chain from research through development and into manufacturing. The higher apprenticeship is delivered as a blended course. Most material will be in the form of directed self-learning via the university’s e-learning platform, Moodle, and face to face teaching held over the summer.