Historical England data
How competitive was the medical physics STP in 2025?
Official NSHCS data for England show 386 applications for 29 'Medical Physics – non defined' direct-entry posts in 2025, a ratio of 13.3 applications per post. Defined specialties ranged from 6.1 to 8.4.
What were the official 2025 figures?
| Published specialty | Applications | Direct-entry posts | Applications per post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Physics – non defined | 386 | 29 | 13.3 |
| Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation | 44 | 7 | 6.2 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 84 | 10 | 8.4 |
| Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology | 68 | 11 | 6.1 |
| Radiotherapy Physics | 135 | 21 | 6.4 |
What does a competition ratio mean?
It divides the recorded number of applications by the number of direct-entry posts in that published category. It does not show how many applicants met every criterion, how scores were distributed or your personal chance of success.
Can you use 2025 to predict 2027?
No. Commissioned post numbers, specialty availability, recruitment stages and applicant behaviour can all change. Use the figures to understand that the route is competitive, not to select a specialty on a decimal difference.
Where does Clinical Scientific Computing fit?
The same official 2025 table recorded 92 applications, 9 direct-entry posts and a 10.2 ratio for Clinical Scientific Computing. It is an adjacent Physical Sciences specialty, not one of the current Medical Physics specialties.
What should you do with this information?
- Check eligibility before estimating competitiveness
- Choose a specialty for its work and fit
- Use genuine examples against the person specification
- Write supporting information personally and in your own words
- Do not use AI to generate supporting information
- Wait for live 2027 post and timetable information
Turn a ratio into a plan
Strengthen the evidence you can control.
Use the planner to find specific examples and gaps, then follow the next round's official questions.
Sources and review date
Last reviewed: 13 July 2026