Skills in the Biosciences

The Society of Biology has responded to a number of recent consultations on vital skills in the biosciences, covering practical biology, vocational training and niche skills such as in vivo science, systematics, taxonomy, and plant science.

We are also in the process of setting up a programme of degree accrediation.  For more information visit our degree accreditation webpages.

Consultation Responses

November 2010
A response to the Wolf Review of 14-19 Vocational Education
Department of Education

February 2010
Response to the NERC review of skills needs
Natural Environment Research Council
Final Skills review document from NERC

July 2009
Strategically Important and Vulnerable Niche Bioscience Research Skills
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Position Statement
The Society of Biology has a Position Statement on the Importance of Practical Biology

Reports

November 2009
In vivo sciences in the UK: sustaining the supply of skills in the 21st century
A report by the Biosciences Federation and ABPI