National Apprenticeships Week 2026
To mark National Apprenticeships Week 2026 (9 -15 February), we’re showcasing our apprenticeship courses here, at Health Sciences University.
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll help people who have difficulties carrying out day-to-day activities because of a disability, illness, trauma, ageing, and a range of long-term conditions.
You’ll help all kinds of people overcome all kinds of challenges, so they can live as fully and independently as possible. This might involve learning new ways to do things, or making changes to their environment to make things easier.
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) | Health Sciences University
Podiatrists specialise in foot, ankle and leg healthcare. As a Podiatrist, you’ll diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of conditions and work to improve the mobility and independence of your clients.
There are many opportunities to specialise as a Podiatrist, for example in sports injuries, diabetes or work with children. You could also continue your training to become a podiatric surgeon.
BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) | Health Sciences University
More than 90% of patients that visit a hospital meet a Diagnostic Radiographer. In this career, you’ll use advanced technology to look inside patients’ bodies and understand the cause of their illness. You’ll then use your findings to consult with colleagues on diagnosis and treatment plans.
If you’re a technically-minded person who cares about patients and copes well under pressure, this could be the career for you.
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) | Health Sciences University
Speech and Language Therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing. You’ll help people who have problems speaking and communicating.
Patients range from children whose speech is slow to develop, to older people whose ability to speak has been impaired by illness or injury. It also includes treatment for those who have difficulty with eating or swallowing.
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) | Health Sciences University
