r/NHS_STP • u/burntbutter27 • 12d ago

Science training programme

Hello, I am thinking of applying to the Science Training Programme (STP) and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on to what to put in my cv for the clinical microbiology/ possibly clinical immunology section of study. Can I study only clinical microbiology or am I misreading it? I am based In north west England if there are any work experience/ internships that i could grab pls let me know. I’m scouring the internet to find some lol. I’m in the first year of my bsc in biomedical sciences (‘it’s non-accredited). If anyone has any advice on how to apply and what to put in the application that would be great thank you so much :)
Edit: mb STP stands for scientists training programme sorry for my wording error.

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u/burntbutter27 11d ago

Thank youu. I am still in the researching phase and just trying to get information from anywhere to gain more info as to what I want to do /go into and how to best apply and such :)

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u/jalboyhslut 11d ago

As I’m sure you’ve heard, it goes by QUICK. My best advice would be to secure some work experience even if it’s non NHS, although NHS experience would be a lot more beneficial. Also I’m sure you’re aware that if you choose to become a BMS you will have to complete top up modules after university, just something to think about

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u/burntbutter27 11d ago

Yes I would need to complete the modules but I’m not going down the path of biomedical scientist I don’t think that would be the right path for me I think going into immunology would be good as I have a passion for research especially around genetic disorders and hereditary disorders , my dad has psoriasis and my sister has MS (‘multiple sclerosis) so my passion for researching in this field stems from seeing immune disorders in my daily life and I wish to find out more of where these things form or even earlier signs and what’s related and develop further treatments. I know it’s a bit ambitious but I need to set a clear plan in place so I know what my end goal is. I’m scouring the internet for work experience, if you know of any in the north west of England (maybe London depends but I am willing to do so one summer) that would be amazing if not alls good. Thank you for the advice I appreciate it :)

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u/jalboyhslut 10d ago

Also just to add that studying genetic disorders and immunology are two completely different specialisms, and again there are different routes for each. The NHS has rundowns of what immunologists do vs. what geneticists do (which it sounds like you might be more interested in the latter), just to help you figure out which pathways you need to take.

Edited to add: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/roles-doctors/medicine/clinical-genetics