Biomedical science at Westminster University to work in the NHS

Hi, I'm on the STP programme. It's a 3 year postgraduate training programme to become a Clinical Scientist. I completed a BSc in Biomedical Science and then applied to the STP.

Just to echo a poster above, it wouldn't make sense to complete the STP and then get an IBMS certificate. They are for two completely different career paths.

Also, Clinical Scientist is a very general term. There is a huge range of specialisms and we all have very different day-to-days. I

Hi @Lexiloo, thanks for your message, but I think there may have been some confusion, sorry! above where I have mentioned the IBMS certification I was referencing the IBMS certificate of equivalence for registration as a clinical scientist as opposed to a BMS qualification.
This is a relatively new alternative route to clinical scientist registration. I believe the ACHS has offered it for a while though.

It’s based on the same standards but doesn’t require the formal STP postgraduate course route - so those with the experience both clinically and educationally akin to what is provided in the STP can apply to be assessed. I know there are a few specialities such as genetics and some medical physics trainee positions that use this route primarily, -it’s generally referred to as the ‘experiential’ route.

Hi @Lexiloo, thanks for your message, but I think there may have been some confusion, sorry! above where I have mentioned the IBMS certification I was referencing the IBMS certificate of equivalence for registration as a clinical scientist as opposed to a BMS qualification.
This is a relatively new alternative route to clinical scientist registration. I believe the ACHS has offered it for a while though.

It’s based on the same standards but doesn’t require the formal STP postgraduate course route - so those with the experience both clinically and educationally akin to what is provided in the STP can apply to be assessed. I know there are a few specialities such as genetics and some medical physics trainee positions that use this route primarily, -it’s generally referred to as the ‘experiential’ route.