Army medic examining a soldier

Roles in the Army

Medical roles

Taking care of the health of our workforce - both people and animals

Wherever you find the British Army, you will find the Army Medical Services.

Do you want a job that involves:

There are so many roles in the Royal Army Medical Services—nursing, mental health, radiography, biomedical science, even environmental health. And the Army can fund your degree while you’re getting paid.

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Explore the corps

Everyone who joins the Army is a soldier first, and learns skills like fieldcraft and marksmanship. If you want a job that focuses on the health and well being of our soldiers, officers or the animals that we serve with, find out more about opportunities within these Corps.

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Royal Army Medical Service

Royal Army Medical Services

Home of the Army's medical specialists, including doctors, dentists and pharmacists. Open to those already qualified as well as those wanting to train

Royal Army Medical Service
Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Royal Army Veterinary Corps work mainly with military horses and dogs. Roles include vets, veterinary nurses and dog handlers.

joining the RAVC

Medical Roles include:

Your next step

Can you join?

Before you apply you'll need to see if you're eligible to join the Army. Check if you're able to start an an Army career.

Not sure where to start?

Officer? Soldier? Full time? Part Time. There are lots of ways you can join the Army. Find the right way in for you.

Ready to apply?

If you're ready to take the next step, start your application and see where your Army career could take you.