Deciding to undertake a Professional Training Year (PTY) placement can be extremely daunting, especially when you are not sure what to expect and how to begin finding information. This may well be your first experience of working in a science-focused professional setting. We have compiled a list of resources, advice and an FAQ section which can help you make an informed decision on if a PTY placement is right for you and how to apply to and successfully obtain one.
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Confused about what a PTY actually is and why it could benefit you career-wise? Here we'll give you that information and more.
See a variety of testimonials from previous PTY students and the possibilities of where you can go and what you can do with your PTY experience.
Have you decided on doing a placement but unsure on how to go about it? We'll show you how to look for supervisors, how to contact them and other advice for obtaining a placement.
Hopefully we answered all of your questions, but feel free to ask us anything else that you cannot find on our website.