UK medical physics career route diagram

This original route-map image gives students and early-career applicants a simple visual overview of the UK medical physics pathway. It is deliberately high level, so it can sit alongside more detailed guidance rather than replacing official NSHCS or employer information.

You can use the image if you credit and link back to this page. Please keep the context: dates, eligibility and recruitment stages can change, so applicants should always check official recruitment guidance.

What the image covers

• Physics or related degree.
• Relevant experience and NHS insight.
• Scientist Training Programme application.
• Work-based training and MSc.
• Specialism choice such as radiotherapy, imaging or nuclear medicine.
• Clinical Scientist registration and progression.

For more detail, read how to become a medical physicist and the NHS Scientist Training Programme guide.

Landscape version (16:9)

UK medical physics career route diagram - landscape infographic

Usage note: You may use this image if you credit and link to this page.

Suggested attribution: MedicalPhysicist.co.uk - https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/uk-medical-physics-career-route-diagram/

Embed code<a href="https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/uk-medical-physics-career-route-diagram/"><img src="https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/uk-medical-physics-career-route-infographic-landscape-3840x2160-1-scaled.png" alt="Landscape infographic showing a typical UK medical physics career route from degree study to specialisation"></a><p>Source: <a href="https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/uk-medical-physics-career-route-diagram/">Medical Physicist UK</a></p>

Portrait version (9:16)

UK medical physics career route diagram - portrait infographic

Usage note: You may use this image if you credit and link to this page.

Suggested attribution: MedicalPhysicist.co.uk - https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/uk-medical-physics-career-route-diagram/

Embed code<a href="https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/uk-medical-physics-career-route-diagram/"><img src="https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/uk-medical-physics-career-route-infographic-portrait-2160x3840-1-scaled.png" alt="Portrait infographic showing a typical UK medical physics career route from degree study to specialisation"></a><p>Source: <a href="https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/uk-medical-physics-career-route-diagram/">Medical Physicist UK</a></p>

How to use this infographic

You may use either version of this infographic in a relevant article, classroom resource, charity guide, local group handout or student explainer if you include visible credit and link back to this source page.

• Use the landscape version for articles, presentations and desktop pages.
• Use the portrait version for phones, Pinterest-style sharing and vertical handouts.
• Do not alter the wording in a way that changes the meaning.
• Do not present the illustration as a real photograph or official endorsement.

Suggested attribution

Source: MedicalPhysicist.co.uk - https://medicalphysicist.co.uk/uk-medical-physics-career-route-diagram/

For more context, see UK medical physics career route explained.