Your health and life sciences career journey

Take your next steps in health and life sciences

SC1 Pathways is an SC1 London initiative connecting 16–24-year-olds with opportunities in health and life sciences and creative heart of Lambeth and Southwark.

What are you looking for?

Career Exploration

Browse roles and career paths in the life sciences sector.

Education Pathways

Discover academic routes from school through to postgraduate study.

Courses & Training

Discover academic routes from school through to postgraduate study

Jobs & Placements

Search current vacancies, internships, and apprenticeships across the sector.

Find what’s next

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Learning resource, Video

“What is Life Science?” Video

Find out what life sciences are and how MedTech and biomedical science are transforming healthcare in this short video created by a team of young Lambeth residents.

Video

“Job Roles in Life Sciences” Video

Discover the wide range of job roles that help drive healthcare, medical research and scientific innovation in this short film produced by young people from Lambeth.

Course

NHS England Healthcare Science Virtual Work Experience

Complete a free virtual work experience programme to learn about healthcare science careers, entry routes and the role science plays in patient care.

Course

King’s College London: Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Browse undergraduate and postgraduate courses at King’s College London, one of SC1 London’s founding partners.

Opportunities board

King’s College Hospital Volunteering

Volunteer in a hospital setting and gain valuable experience supporting patients, visitors and staff while developing transferable skills.

Interactive tool

NHS Careers Quiz

Take a careers quiz and discover NHS roles that match your interests, with information on training routes, courses and job opportunities.

Opportunities board

South London and Maudsley NHS Work Experience

Gain hands-on experience in NHS mental health services through a free work experience placement for local young people aged 16-19.

Happening soon

13 NOV

London Biotechnology Show

The London Biotechnology Show is Europe’s flagship biotechnology event, connecting global leaders across red biotech to accelerate innovation, partnerships, and investment shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

ExCeL London

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14 NOV

Health Sciences University Open Day

Find out more about our M.Ost full and part time osteopathy studies, as well as our part time Access to Higher Education Diploma course.

HSU London
London, England

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17 NOV

SC1 London Pathfinders 2026

SC1 London is joining forces with London South Bank University to support young people across South London to discover and be inspired by the future of health and life sciences.

Exhibition Space @ LSBU Hub, 100–116 London Road, Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6JN

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8 FEB

National Apprenticeship Week

A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Online event

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SC1 Pathways connects you to careers in health and life sciences through high-quality resources, training and opportunities.

36+Resources

7+Partners

270+Health and life sciences businesses across SC1 London

Partners

SC1 London is a partnership between Southwark Council, Lambeth Council, the founding organisations of King’s Health Partners (Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and King’s College London), and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation.