Scientist Training Programme (STP) Applicants 2025

Hi,
I’m planning on applying to the STP, not 100% sure which specialty as there are a few that I think I’d enjoy.
I’m currently working as a foundation doctor, but want out of medicine as a career.

Hi! That an interesting background, would you be interested in a speciality that's more lab based than "patient" based then?

Hi everyone,
I'm starting a thread for anyone applying to the STP 2025 programme.
For me this will be my second time applying. I applied to the histopathology specialism for the 2024 entry and got ranked 8th (shortlist reserve). Although I didn't get an interview I am proud of getting this far for my first time trying with only 2 posts available for the specialism.
I'm not sure if I want to apply to the same or a different specialism this year but will give it a shot.
Here's a link to last year's thread which may be useful: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7388612
All information regarding the applications and dates for the 2025 cohort will be found here: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/applicants/

No the patient interaction is my favourite bit of my job. I just hate rotating, never having a permanent home and all the horrible politics that goes with the job.
I want to have a role where I am secure and doing something I love.

Congrats on getting so far last year! Do they tell you your ranking regardless of how close you got, or is it only if you're quite close to getting it?

Hi everyone,
I'm starting a thread for anyone applying to the STP 2025 programme.
For me this will be my second time applying. I applied to the histopathology specialism for the 2024 entry and got ranked 8th (shortlist reserve). Although I didn't get an interview I am proud of getting this far for my first time trying with only 2 posts available for the specialism.
I'm not sure if I want to apply to the same or a different specialism this year but will give it a shot.
Here's a link to last year's thread which may be useful: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7388612
All information regarding the applications and dates for the 2025 cohort will be found here: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/applicants/

Hi, I applied last year for Genomic Counselling and willing to try again. Unfortunately I did not pass the SJT, which I find quite challenging.
Does someone know if the SJT is still on for 2025 application ?
Cheers

Does anyone know if your location of applying makes a difference to the competitiveness etc?

It's been part of the application process for a while so I'd imagine there would be no change this year. I'd imagine well know more when the application dates are released. Did you do much prep last year? I tried a few of the free online questions, some of the questions in the SJT were quite difficult had to really think about it!

I tried to look for those available for doctor foundation year - as some are available, although the system is different from the test for STP. Yes, I found it hard - I do not understand if maybe is also a language barrier, as english is not my first language, and maybe in test like this it influences a little. Anyway, any guidance or tips would be useful yeah !

Hi everyone! I am applying for the genomic counselling STP for the 3rd time when applications open! First time I managed to get shortlist reserve but was never offered interview, and this year I didn’t make it past the SJT so very different outcomes. Fingers are crossed for the next one

Now I'm nervous with it being my second time applying 😂 Do you think the questions were more difficult last time or do you think it's purely just luck of the draw/more competitive maybe?