Introduction to Life Sciences with ATAC
Estimated duration:
2 hours 30 mins
Complete this course to learn about the life sciences industry, Early Careers opportunities available and the Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC).
Each lesson should take 30-60 minutes to complete.
Complete all 3 lessons to earn a Certificate of Completion which can be shared on your LinkedIn and saved in your record of achievements.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand what advance therapies are and be able to explain their impact on the world
- Know what careers are available to you in the industry
- Be able to make a plan to apply to roles in the industry
Lessons
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Introduction to Cell and Gene Therapies
Learn about cell and gene therapy in this introduction to life sciences.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
- Describe what we mean by ‘biotechnology’
- Link the underlying biology concepts to applications in cell and gene therapies
- Describe some examples for cell and gene therapies
- Recall some basic steps used in the manufacture of viral vectors
- Explain how viral vectors can be used to manufacture CAR-T cell therapies
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Working in Cell and Gene Therapy
Learn what it’s like to work in a lab environment and about the variety of roles available in cell and gene therapy.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
- Recognise what roles are available in cell and gene therapy
- Identify what subject knowledge and skills are needed for different roles
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Apprenticeships in Cell and Gene Therapy
Learn about the Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC) and the programmes and support provided by them.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
- Describe what an ATAC apprenticeship includes
- Identify your best route into the cell and gene therapy industry