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Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
You'll need a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject related to the specialist area you want to work in. For example:
You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science. You'll need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including maths and physics. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You'll need:
You could work in 1 of 4 main clinical science areas:
Depending on your area, you could:
You could work in an NHS or private hospital, in a laboratory or at a university. You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could go on to study for a PhD or apply for the NHS Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme (HSST). As an experienced clinical scientist, you could become a consultant, move into management or take up university teaching.
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Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
Healthcare assistants look after patients in hospitals or in patients’ own homes.
Microbiologists study micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae.
Care home advocates make sure the views and wishes of residents in care homes are heard.
Palliative care assistants provide specialist end of life care and support to patients and their families.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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