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As fully qualified healthcare professionals, clinical academics deliver expert care while advancing treatment, prevention and best practice through research and education.
Their work ensures clinical practice is evidence-based, inspires the next generation of healthcare professionals and drives progress across the NHS. Their discoveries influence policy, improve patient outcomes and deliver lasting benefits for public health in the UK and globally. Explore what a clinical academic career looks like and discover the wide range of opportunities available across healthcare.

Dentistry

Clinical academic dentists advance oral health by integrating patient care, research and education, driving innovation and evidence-based practice.

Medicine

Clinical academic doctors drive medical innovation, translating research discoveries into improved treatments, patient care and new approaches to clinical practice.

Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health

Research is no longer seen as an activity for a small number of specialists. There is increasing recognition that research and innovation should be embedded into routine clinical work.
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Pharmacy

Clinical academia offers pharmacists the opportunity to lead impactful research and education, improving medicines use and patient outcomes across health and care systems.
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Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary research plays a crucial role in public health by ensuring food safety, controlling zoonotic diseases and advancing comparative medicine for both human and animal populations.
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National clinical research career pathway

For the first time, funders across the UK have mapped out where clinical researchers can access funding at different stages of their careers.

Explore mentorship and training programmes

Find the right opportunities to build your skills and support your career progression.