IBMS accreditation for biomedical science degree

So I am looking to apply to Biomedical Science for 2024 September, and wanted to apply to UCL, KCL, QMUL, Leicester and Birmingham. I did some research and found out that you need an IBMS accreditation in order to work as a biomedical scientist in the NHS upon graduation. Neither of the 5 universities I want to apply to offer these, and the ones that do are non-Russell group such as Sheffield Hallam, De Montfort etc. I don't really want to go to these universities, and have the predicted grades to apply to good universities. What do I do? Why do these, no offence, less valued universities offer the license and not good ones? Thank you!

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Original post by versacequeen

So I am looking to apply to Biomedical Science for 2024 September, and wanted to apply to UCL, KCL, QMUL, Leicester and Birmingham. I did some research and found out that you need an IBMS accreditation in order to work as a biomedical scientist in the NHS upon graduation. Neither of the 5 universities I want to apply to offer these, and the ones that do are non-Russell group such as Sheffield Hallam, De Montfort etc. I don't really want to go to these universities, and have the predicted grades to apply to good universities. What do I do? Why do these, no offence, less valued universities offer the license and not good ones? Thank you!

Hi @versacequeen

For a degree to be IBMS accredited it has to be reviewed by the IBMS and meet its requirements for content covered, so usually will have a more set structure and very few optional modules. Some universities may want to a wider range of modules, maybe to offer more flexibility or because they have academics who specialise in these different areas as lecturers. Some universities might typically offer degrees more tailored to going into a specific careers, and therefore may choose to offer the IBMS-accredited option. Also, despite the Russell group name not really meaning much in the modern day, as these universities have self-selected themselves as research-intensive institutions, they'd likely prioritise a wider range of modules to accreditation.

If you're looking for more university options, Lancaster University offers an IBMS-accredited Biomedical Science degree, and also has program allowing students to apply for a placement year where they undertake training period in an NHS lab, which makes up part of your application to the HCPC to become a Biomedical Scientist.

I'll link the webpage here in case you want to look into it further: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/biomedical-science-bsc-hons-b990/2024/

Our Biomedical Science degree shares a first year with our Biomedicine degree, but after that the Biomedical Science degree has less flexibility in optional modules (to meet IBMS standards).

I study Biochemistry at Lancaster and I love it here, I hope I could help with your question and let me know if there is anything else I can help with!
Rebecca (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

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Original post by versacequeen

So I am looking to apply to Biomedical Science for 2024 September, and wanted to apply to UCL, KCL, QMUL, Leicester and Birmingham. I did some research and found out that you need an IBMS accreditation in order to work as a biomedical scientist in the NHS upon graduation. Neither of the 5 universities I want to apply to offer these, and the ones that do are non-Russell group such as Sheffield Hallam, De Montfort etc. I don't really want to go to these universities, and have the predicted grades to apply to good universities. What do I do? Why do these, no offence, less valued universities offer the license and not good ones? Thank you!

Hi there @versacequeen - it's great to hear that you are looking into the IBMS accreditation, researching your choices, and that this might include reviewing more of an eclectic mix of Universities🙌

The advice that @Lancaster Student Ambassador gave is spot on - and expert as it comes from a current Life Sciences student! :smartass:

Here at DMU too our Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) has IBMS accreditation😁 We know that DMU, as with any University, might not be the first choice or the perfect fit for every student. 😊

However, we are proud to offer a large and diversely skilled teaching team, whose expertise spans all areas of biomedical science. Specialist areas of research expertise include cancer, immunology, genetics, toxicology, microbiology, chemical synthesis and drug design, musculoskeletal biology and medical physics. Staff are active in pedagogy, which directly informs many aspects of your teaching at UG and PG level as part of our initiatives and dedication to cutting-edge research!🔬

Regardless, I am sure you will do well and looking into that accreditation for your later HCPC registration will definitely lead you down the right path! 🥼

If you have any questions, or you simply fancy a chat, then please reach out! 📲

-Rose🌹, De Montfort University Rep.

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