Applicants

About the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme

This section includes information about the HSST Programme

• 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 entry requirements for the HSST?

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

• 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 applying to the HSST

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

• FAQs about the HSST eligibility joint statement

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