Work Experience Placements

The University of Bristol understands the importance of young people being able to develop their skills in the work place whilst learning more about different career options.  The STEM work experience weeks have therefore been designed to allow all students to build their self-confidence, immerse themselves in a scientific environment and gain a better understanding of what science skills, courses and careers are available. 

Details and application forms for the 2025 programmes are available below.  The deadline to apply is Jan 31st 2025.

Yr10 WEX Application form

Yr12 WEX Application form

If you have any questions, please contact: UoB-workexperience@bristol.ac.uk

Student quotes from the 2024 WEX programmes:

·         “It was great visiting the labs: was really cool to see their research. The subject specific sessions were also really useful as I didn’t know much about what studying those subjects was like. ”

·         “I loved the practical work, it really made me realise I would much rather prefer a hands on job than an office job”

·         “I loved the practicals in the large labs because I was interested in how researcher and practicals are held at university”

Students in river on Biological Sciences work experience

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Year 10 work experience

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All WEX Yr10 programmes run: 30th June - 4th July 2025 (roughly 9.30am-3.30pm at the UoB Clifton Campus)

Year 12 work experience

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Student using microscope
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