REWARDING WORK, HELPING SAVE LIVES
"THE ADRENALINE RUSH YOU GET PREPARING EMERGENCY O NEG BLOOD, KNOWING YOU HAVE A CASUALTY EN ROUTE, IS INTENSE"
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. Your initial training will be at either Pirbright or Winchester and last for 14 weeks.
Step 2
You'll then start studying for a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at the Royal College of Defence Medicine in Birmingham and Aston University.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 6 months - 35 years 6 months
Qualifications:
5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above (including Maths, English Language and a Science subject)
Typically ABB-BBB at A Level (or equivalent) including Biology or Human Biology. Chemistry at A/AS Level is welcomed but not essential.
Full entry criteria details are available on the Aston University website.
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
All Biomedical Scientists can gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their career. You may also have the opportunity to study Biomedical Science at MSc level.
Rank Progression
Learn about rank progression here.
Pay and Benefits
"The adrenaline rush you get preparing emergency O Neg blood, knowing you have a casualty en route, is intense. When you see that person starting to recover, it's very rewarding knowing you contributed to that.”
HOW TO APPLY
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre,you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. Your initial training will be at either Pirbright or Winchester and last for 14 weeks.
Step 2
You'll then start studying for a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at the Royal College of Defence Medicine in Birmingham and Aston University.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 9 months - 49 years 6 months
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications:
<p>5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above (including Maths, English Language and a Science subject). Typically ABB-BBB at A Level (or equivalent) including Biology or Human Biology. Chemistry at A/AS Level is welcomed but not essential.</p>
<p>Full entry criteria details are available on the <a href="https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/lhs/biomedical-sciences">Aston University</a> website.</p>
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
On successful entry into the Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for consideration in CPD for Professional Qualifications commensurate to Role within with the Army Medical Services.
Pay and Benefits
You’ll be paid on a daily rate commensurate to your qualifications This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you’re entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
HOW TO APPLY
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you’ll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.
