Applicants
Useful information for anyone interested in applying to the Scientist Training Programme.
Requests for feedback
Applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview may request feedback by emailing england.hcsapplicants@nhs.net. Feedback requests can only be accepted once STP recruitment is complete. This year we will be accepting requests from the 12 August 2024. We anticipate a high number of requests and ask that you are patient while these are being dealt with. Thank you.
Scientist Training Programme 2024 recruitment
Information about the Scientist Training Programme 2024 recruitment process.
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Update on recruitment to STP specialties
Find out the current status of recruitment for each STP specialty.
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Scientist Training Programme (STP) 2024 posts
Scroll through the links to find details of the locations/employers available for 2024.
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Key dates for applications to the 2024 STP
Key dates and deadlines for the Scientist Training Programme application process.
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Direct entry guidance for applicants and employers
Essential information to guide you through the STP application process.
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In-service guidance for applicants and employers
Essential information to guide you through the STP application process.
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Scientist Training Programme applicant webinar
Watch our webinar for STP 2024 applicants and find out what you need to know before applying to the programme.
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NHS Wales Trainee Clinical Scientists opportunities 2024
There are also opportunities to train as a healthcare scientist on the STP in Wales.
Information about the Scientist Training Programme
An overview of the Scientist Training Programme together with details of the entry requirements.
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About the Scientist Training Programme
The Scientist Training Programme is for well-qualified science graduates with a passion for science and patient care, and with the motivation, behaviours and values needed for the NHS of the future.
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What are the STP specialties?
Find out what subjects are available under the Scientist Training Programme.
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What is the difference between direct entry and in-service STP vacancies?
Information about the two different ways you can apply for to the Scientist Training Programme.
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What are the entry requirements for the STP?
Find out about the skills, knowledge and research experience that is required to apply to the Scientist Training Programme.
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Which universities offer the STP?
Find out which universities supply the academic portion of the Scientist Training Programme.
Data and statistics relating to the Scientist Training Programme
Here you will find data relating to application ratios, ethnic demographics and the employment status of graduates. This data only applies to the STP in England.
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Scientist Training Programme 2023 recruitment statistics
Statistics relating to the recruitment of trainees to the Scientist Training Programme in 2023.
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Scientist Training Programme 2022 recruitment statistics
Statistics relating to the recruitment of trainees to the Scientist Training Programme in 2022.
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Scientist Training Programme 2021 recruitment statistics
Statistics relating to the recruitment of trainees to the Scientist Training Programme in 2021.
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Employment status of STP graduates
Data showing the employment status of trainees who graduated from the Scientist Training Programme.
