M. Nicholson

Past President of the European Professions in Biomedical Science Vice President of the Institute of Biomedical Science (UK)

There are a number of bodies that collectively have contributed to developing this program. There has been a measurable increase in quality and harmonization of the curricula of the University degree courses in Biomedical Science with a larger number of Universities offering courses. This has been led by the formation of the Heads of University Centers of Biomedical Science (HUCBMS) group and their work with the professional body and the Government. To practice as a Biomedical Scientist in the UK you must register with the Health Professions Council (HPC). This requires that you must undergo postgraduate training to the required competency level set by the HPC. These competencies have been developed from the Department of Health’s (DoH) project on Occupational Standards.