Graphic showing STP trainees how they will be assessed on the programme
Summary of the infographic 'How will I be assessed?'
How will I be assessed?
- Workplace – competencies and work-based assessments: both recorded and assessed in the e-portfolio
- University – research project and examinations
- Mid-term review of progression – independent evaluation of progress
- Final assessment – end of programme assessment
Types of assessment methods used on the programme
Work-based assessment |
You will be assessed in the workplace throughout your training.
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. |
Midterm review of progression (MRP) |
We conduct a review of STP trainees’ progression towards development as Clinical Scientists at approximately half way through the programme, usually in March/April of the second year.
Participation in the MRP by trainees and their training officers is mandatory. |
Multi-source feedback (MSF) |
Trainees are required to initiate two Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) assessments during their training – the first at around the 18-month point of their training, and the second at around the 30-month point. |
Final assessment |
The final examination is when we assess the practical skills that you are expected to have mastered, underpinned by your scientific knowledge, prior to registration as a Clinical Scientist.
This will take place in the summer of your third year on the programme. |