Job types included on the shortage occupations listAreas of the UK where there is a shortageRequires a university degreeNo of years of study to entry levelEntry requirementsAnnual salary (80% of going rate)
Medical DoctorsEngland, Scotland, Wales, Northern IrelandYes + Professional registration with the Medical Council5 years first degreeSee UCAS site£28808 per year starting salary for junior doctors. See the British Medical Association pay scale data for more information (England only)
Medical: Radiographers / Radiotherapists / Oncologists Technologists)Across all of the UKYes3 yearsSee UCAS siteNo pay data available
NursesAcross all of the UKYes3 yearsSee UCAS siteStarting salary of about £18546 per year. See Nurses.co.uk for more.
Nursing Auxiliaries and AssistantsEngland, Scotland, Wales, Northern IrelandNo. But you need some NHS experience and at least a level 3 qualification. Some universities offer two year certificate courses Not applicableNot applicableNo pay data available
Occupational therapistsEngland, Scotland, Wales, Northern IrelandYes. There are no specific degrees or apprenticeships in this area yet but a general Engineering degree or apprenticeship could be an entry route.3 yearsSee UCAS siteNo pay data available
ParamedicsEngland, Scotland, Wales, Northern IrelandYes 3 years.
There are different entry routes to doing this including apprenticeships, B-Techs or Higher National Diplomas or Certificates		See the NHS Paramedic Careers site for more informationStarting salary of about  £24,907 per year. See more information here.
PharmacistsAcross all of the UKYes4-5 years (if you want the training to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council See UCAS siteNo pay data available
PsychologistsAcross all of the UKYes3-4 years (depending on the course and university)See UCAS siteStarting salary of about £32,306 per year. See more information here
Physiotherapists / Osteopathists / Sports Rehabilitation / Sports TherapyAcross all of the UKYes3 – 4.5 years (Some universities offer the option to graduate with a Masters)See UCAS siteNo pay data available
Public health managersAcross all of the UKYes. There are new NHS apprenticeships being introduced that could also lead to a public health manager role3-4 years depending on the university and if you want to take a placement year in a work placeSee UCAS site. You can also visit the NHS Apprenticeship site80% of going rate: £30,720 (£15.15 per hour)
Residential, day and domiciliary care managersAcross all of the UKNot really but you will need a lot of experience and related Care NVQ qualifications that can go up to a level 5 or 7 as you progress.80% of going rate: £21,360 (£10.53 per hour). For experienced managers, this can be up to between £32 – £35k. 
Respiratory therapistsAcross all of the UKYes. Not widely available as a direct degree or profession. Most people start through a general medical or healthcare related qualification e.g. Healthcare Science then specialise later.Mostly 3 yearsSee UCAS siteAn average of £32-35k depending on experience and qualifications
Social workersAcross all of the UKNot really,  apprenticeships are now available, some of which may lead to a degree. There are also diploma courses from other providers under the Access to HE scheme.3-4 years (4 years for part time courses)Visit the Access to HE qualification for Social work site. You can also look at the UCAS site for degrees.
Speech and language therapistsAcross all of the UKYes3-4 years (4 years if you want to go up to a Masters in some universities)See UCAS siteNo pay data available

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