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Introducing the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme

A 5 year funded training programme supported by a Doctoral level academic award.

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  • Introducing the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme
  • Your HSST curriculum
  • The academic part of the HSST
  • What will I be assessed on?
  • Building your portfolio of evidence of activity in the workplace
  • Approval process for prior PhDs
  • Guidance about study time for HSST trainees

Last updated on 11th June 2025

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  • Introducing the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme
  • The Annual Review of Progression
  • IAPS - the HSST final assessment
  • Key dates for the IAPS
  • Guidance for trainees about HSST completion
  • Definitions for HSST completion
  • Evidence for certification and completing the programme
  • Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) Completion podcast
  • Using the Exceptional Extenuating Circumstances policy to apply for an extension of time or change to training
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  • How to use the Turnitin Checker in OneFile - A guide for trainees
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