Applicants

About the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme

The Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) is a five-year workplace-based training 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.

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.

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 applying to the HSST

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

FAQs about the HSST eligibility joint statement

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