How to become a metrologist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- specialist training courses
University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
- manufacturing engineering
- mechanical engineering
- physics
- mathematics
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and a science for a degree
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College
You could do a T Level in Science which will give you some of the skills and knowledge needed to become a metrologist.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You could do an intermediate metrology technician or a senior metrology technician higher apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships typically take 36 months to complete.
Entry requirements
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Other Routes
It's possible to study a short course in measurement and calibration methods, if you're already working in engineering, manufacturing or quality control.
You could also do a part-time foundation degree in metrology if you have the support of your employer.
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Career tips
Measurement science is an important part of every day life. Visit the BIPM, the international organisation that governs weights and measures, to find out more.
Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Institute of Measurement and Control for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Further information
You can find out more about metrology and how it's used from the Institute of Measurement and Control and the National Physical Laboratory.