Clinical scientist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.

  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.  
  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.  
  • Study animal and human health and
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Clinical scientists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Clinical scientist you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
46,908 GBP *
per year
30,401 GBP
50,819 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Clinical scientist

  • 47,935 GBP
  • 42,230 GBP
Average salary for part-time Clinical scientist
Average salary for full-time Clinical scientist

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  • 24,432 GBP
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Salary over time for Clinical scientist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 43,448 GBP
  • 43,433 GBP
  • 44,227 GBP
  • 45,513 GBP
  • 46,789 GBP
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  • 46,908 GBP
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  • 48,867 GBP
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Future outlook for Clinical scientists

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Very good outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Clinical scientist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Clinical scientist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Clinical scientist. 

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 45% of people in this role have Post-doctoral training 
  • 29% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
  • 20% of people in this role have a Masters degree

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Clinical scientist.

You'll need:

  • knowledge of biology
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to read English
  • analytical thinking skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • complex problem-solving skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Things to highlight for your Clinical scientist interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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