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About the Scientist Training Programme

Everything you need to know about your time on the programme.

  • Introducing the Scientist Training Programme

    The Scientist Training Programme (STP) is a three-year programme of work-based learning, supported by a University accredited master’s degree.

  • What you can expect on the programme

    A quick overview for trainees of each of the three years of the Scientist Training Programme.

  • Your STP curriculum

    Your training programme is made up of a series of modules detailed in the curriculum for your specialty. Your programme combines core, rotation and specialist modules, which can be found in the Curriculum Library.

  • STP Curriculum FAQs for trainees

    Here you will find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the STP curriculum.

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How will I be assessed?

Information about the different types of assessment you will experience while on the STP.

  • The different methods of assessment

    Across its university and work-based components, the STP makes significant assessment demands. There is a substantial amount of assessment across the three years and a variety of different types of assessment.

  • NSHCS work-based assessment standards

    The work-based assessment standards define how work-based assessments should be conducted and the responsibilities of trainees, trainers and assessors.

  • Changes to assessment

    Find out more about the changes being introduced to the assessment of trainees on the new STP curricula.

  • New

    STP progression monitoring

    All trainees commencing on the STP from 2023 onwards are subject to a new process to monitor their progress.

  • About the Midterm Review of Progression

    This guidance provides STP trainees with an overview of the Midterm Review of Progression, how and why it is used and what support is available.

  • Multi-Source Feedback

    Trainees are expected to have completed 2 Multi-Source Feedback assessments by the time of completion.

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STP Final Assessment

Information and guidance about the Scientist Training Programme final assessment.

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STP Completion

Information and guidance about what is required to complete the Scientist Training Programme.

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Training support

Guidance and resources to support you during your training.

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OneFile

Guidance to help you become familiar with OneFile, your online e-portfolio.

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Resources

A variety of guidance and resources to help you during your time on the Scientist Training Programme.