In the UK NHS, biomedical science is a postgraduate discipline, and training programmes build on a first degree in a basic science. Entrants to training will therefore already have a comprehensive understanding of the philosophy, concepts, ideas and methods of science and mastery of the skills of experimentation, assessment and research.
The training programmes in all modalities are at MSc level and aimed at developing first degree level scientists into specialist clinical scientists with the skills and experience necessary for unsupervised, safe and effective practice in healthcare environments. Programmes combine a detailed theoretical training, relevant project work and supervised practical experience in the clinical setting. The overall supervisor of an individual’s training must be registered with the HPC or the General Medical Council.
Each training programme is of four years duration, leading to an assessment by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) which acts as the qualifying body under the general umbrella of the HPC and awards a Certificate of Competence to those who meet the requisite competences. The IBMS Certificate of Competence is a recognised qualification for registration as a biomedical scientist with the HPC, and indicates compliance with the Standards of proficiency – Clinical scientists defined by the HPC.
Another career entry point is via an assistant biomedical scientist option requiring good science A Levels only. However this is only possible if the employer is willing to offer financial support and the time off to study for the biomedical science degree on a part-time basis.
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