The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PSI) have written jointly to the Minister for Skills, Baroness Smith of Malvern, regarding proposed age restrictions for Level 7 apprenticeships.
The letter highlights the value of the Level 7 Medical Statistician Apprenticeship in supporting a diverse skills pipeline for the life sciences sector and raises concern that a proposed age cap of 21 could reduce opportunities for graduates, mature students and career changers.
Read the joint letter (PDF)