Applicants

HSST 2024 Recruitment guidance for applicants and employers

Essential information to guide applicants and employers through the HSST recruitment process.

Key dates for applications to the 2024 HSST

Key dates and deadlines for applications to the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme.

What are the entry requirements for the HSST?

There are two entry routes to the HSST, either as a Clinical Scientist or as a Biomedical Scientist.

FAQs about applying to the HSST

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions when applying to the HSST.

About the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme

The Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) is a five-year funded programme supported by a Doctoral level academic award.

What are the HSST specialties?

Here you will find the specialties for the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme.

What is the difference between direct entry and in-service posts?

Posts are available in accredited training departments either as new posts created specifically for the purpose of training (direct entry) or as in-service posts, through already existing clinical scientist posts.

Pathways for HSST applicants with pre-existing doctoral qualifications

This section aims to clarify the agreements made, the opportunities available and the pathway for those applying to undertake the HSST programme.

FAQs about the HSST eligibility joint statement

Answers to some frequently asked questions relating to the joint statement about HSST eligibility for applicants.