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Westminster University Employers’ Day

27 July 2018

In June, South West London Pathology were invited by the University of Westminster to give a presentation to employers who are considering taking students from University of Westminster as apprentices.

The event offered current and potential employers an opportunity to find out about Westminster’s current undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD activities supporting biomedical science education and training.

Employers‟ Day is an important event that allows Westminster to present their vision for training and education in biomedical science, but also gives employers an opportunity to discuss their needs and concerns.

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