Webinar overview
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.
Who should attend
This webinar is for anyone considering applying for the Scientist Training Programme in microbiology or virology, particularly graduates and those exploring a career as a clinical scientist.
Highlights
- The role of a clinical scientist in microbiology and virology
- The structure and aims of the Scientist Training Programme
- The STP recruitment process, including the aptitude test, selection questions and interview
- A Q&A about the programme, the application process and a career in microbiology
