Scottish Life Sciences Internship Programme

*Placements closed for 2016*

The Scottish Life Sciences Internship Programme gives students paid, relevant work experience in the life sciences sector. Placements last from eight to twelve weeks between June and September each year.  

Successful applicants have been placed at companies such as Charles River, Exova, Sistemic, Hyaltech, Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, IBIoIC, and more.

Placements will be open for applications in February each year, and candidates will be reviewed by their CV only - so make sure to attach a copy to your online application when the time comes.

Placement projects could include:

• Research and Development
• Sales and Marketing
• Business Development
• Purchasing and Procurement
• Laboratory Work
• Project Administration
• Aquaculture Analysis

Successful life sciences intern Jamie Campbell, placed at Biopta Ltd, said: "This is an amazing opportunity and is something that will be an asset to your CV. The more you put into your placement, the more you will gain out of the overall experience. It’s a great chance to work as part of a team and meet lots of new people."

Read about our 2015 cohort's experiences.

Please note that you can only apply for a maximum of three placements. Take your time to read all of the placement briefs before choosing your top three.

Make sure to check your eligibility before applying.

ScotGrad facilitates the Scottish Life Sciences Internship Programme in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland and AGCAS.