Professor William Lauder, Professor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, discusses what Scotland’s top research school has to offer to budding academics and future health professionals. This includes Scotland’s only clinical doctorate, an MRes programme, a Masters of Advanced Practice and a newly constructed programme for those aiming to specialise in the well being of the elderly. The course has a high success rate with the level of employment amongst post-graduates reaching approximately 94% at six months upon completion. The average wage for those from the doctorate programme is £40,000 per year. This is a course for those aiming to be in leadership roles in the NHS and Third Sector.