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Scientist Training Programme Induction 2022

Information relating to the induction of trainees due to start in September 2022.

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About the Scientist Training Programme

Everything you need to know about your time on the programme.

  • Introducing the Scientist Training Programme

    The Scientist Training Programme (STP) is a three-year programme of work-based learning, supported by a University accredited master’s degree.

  • What you can expect on the programme

    A quick overview for trainees of each of the three years of the Scientist Training Programme.

  • Your STP curriculum

    Your training programme is made up of a series of modules detailed in the curriculum for your specialty. Your programme combines core, rotation and specialist modules, which can be found in the Curriculum Library.

  • STP Curriculum FAQs for trainees

    Here you will find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the STP curriculum.

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How will I be assessed?

Information about the different types of assessment you will experience while on the STP.

  • Changes to the assessment of trainees on the new curricula

    A series of changes are being planned to the assessment of trainees on the new STP curricula.

  • The different methods of assessment

    The STP programme, across its university and work-based components, will make significant assessment demands of you. There is a substantial amount of assessment across your three years and a real variety of different types of assessment.

  • What is work-based assessment?

    We use the term work-based assessments to refer to the range of observational, face-to-face assessment experiences that you are required to engage in across most of your modules.

  • About the Midterm Review of Progression (MRP)

    This guidance will provide STP trainees with an overview of the MRP, how and why it is used and what support is available.

  • Multi-source feedback (MSF)

    Trainees on the Scientist Training Programme are required to initiate two Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) assessments during their training.

  • What is Assessment for Learning (AfL)?

    Assessment for learning (AFL) is an approach to teaching and learning that creates feedback for the trainee which is then used to improve their performance. 

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STP Final Assessment

Information and guidance about the Scientist Training Programme final assessment.

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STP Completion

Information and guidance about what is required to complete the Scientist Training Programme.

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Training support

Guidance and resources to support you during your training.

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OneFile

Guidance to help you become familiar with OneFile, your online e-portfolio.

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Resources

A variety of guidance and resources to help you during your time on the Scientist Training Programme.