STP microbiology: pre-application essentials - Recording

Recorded: 10 November 2026

The Scientist Training Programme (STP) is a three-year graduate training programme combining workplace-based training with a university-accredited master’s degree, leading to registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC.

Clinical scientists in microbiology and virology contribute to the diagnosis, prevention and management of infection and applying clinical knowledge to laboratory investigations and working with clinical teams to support patient care. The STP provides structured training for those seeking to develop a career in this specialist area of laboratory medicine.

This webinar will give prospective applicants a clearer understanding of the role of a clinical scientist in microbiology and virology and what to expect from training through the STP. It will help you assess whether this career pathway is right for you and prepare for the application process, with the opportunity to ask questions directly to experienced colleagues during the panel Q&A.

Microbiology webinars for trainees

Following feedback from members, we are trying a new format for delivering training this year, replacing the in-person Microbiology training day at LabMedUK with free monthly webinars. The topics have been suggested by members and are delivered by senior clinical scientists and colleagues. In the final webinar of the year, trainees have the opportunity to present recent audits.