Audiological scientists develop and apply techniques and equipment to detect and compensate hearing loss, and diagnose neurological diseases.

Honours degree in behavioural or physical science.

One-year residential MSc course followed by one year or supervised in-service training.

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

Clinical biochemists develop and manage hospital and community methods of analysis and data interpretation, and advise on diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Good honours degree in biochemistry or chemistry. Members and graduate members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and members of the Institute of Biology are also eligible.

Three years largely in-service training.

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

Clinical cytologists study chromosomes from patients' blood, tissue and bone marrow or other body tissue or fluid to diagnose genetic disease.

Good honours degree in relevant biological science.

Two-year in-service training programme.

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

Clinical engineers design equipment for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, and investigate the mechanics of the human body.

Normally, an honours degree in an engineering or physical science. Higher degrees or industrial experience may be valuable.

Two-year in-service training syllabus, which may incorporate a relevant MSc and usually counts towards Chartered status (CEng).

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

Clinical immunologists work with clinicians to develop new tests and treatments involving the manipulation of the immune system.

Good honours degree in relevant biological science.

Two-year in-service training programme.

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

Clinical microbiologists play an important role in diagnosis, prevention and control of infections, and developing diagnostic tests.

Honours degree in microbiology or another relevant discipline.

Three years in-service training, which includes an MSc degree course.

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

This involves the cross-matching of organs before transplantation.

Good honours degree in relevant biological science.

Two-year in-service training programme.

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

Medical physicists apply physical science to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Normally, an honours degree in an engineering or physical science. Higher degrees or industrial experience may be valuable.

Two-year in-service training syllabus, which may incorporate a relevant MSc and usually counts towards Chartered status (CPhys).

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.

Molecular geneticists examine cellular DNA for prenatal diagnosis of genetic abnormalities and to identify carriers or presymptomatic individuals at risk.

Good honours degree in relevant biological science.

Two-year in-service training programme.

Further details and application forms for most training posts can be obtained from: Clinical Scientists Clearing House, The Oxford Consortium, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE. A few training posts not covered by the Clearing House are advertised in the general scientific press and through professional organisations.