Project Based Learning with our Employer Partners
Employer projects are a cornerstone of the Liverpool Life Sciences UTC curriculum. Our students have the unique opportunity to take the theory they learn and apply it to ‘real’ projects designed and delivered by our employer partners.
Why PBL?
Project Based Learning (PBL) sessions are designed to help students develop a wide range of technical and transferable skills aligned with our specialist career pathways: medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, health and life sciences, engineering, creative and digital technology, game development, and social sciences.
Students gain technical skills in industry-standard facilities, including innovation labs, health suites, engineering and advanced manufacturing labs, digital/Mac suites, and basement project development spaces. Through industry-linked projects, students develop sector-specific technical skills and transferable skills such as problem-solving, resilience, agile project management, leadership, teamwork, and effective communication. These experiences prepare students for higher education, apprenticeships, and careers.
The curriculum also aims to develop students as global citizens by using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as a framework for project work and activism. Additionally, students can apply for roles within the Baltic Research Institute, gaining unique insights and experience in potential careers.
PBL also enhances academic skills, such as time management, source evaluation, report writing, data analysis, reflection, and evaluation. The PBL programme integrates with all areas of GCSE, A-level, and BTEC study, spanning the full range of our specialist pathways.