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Need some advice on how I can be approved for hcpc

I graduated last year in biomedical science at the university of Westminster. The degree which I got is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). I wanted to know how I get hcpc approved as one of my friends said that apparently I need to do top up modules and also I am starting my master at university of Westminster for biomedical science
If you have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Westminster then you don't need any top up modules. What you need is to find an IBMS accredited workplace (pretty much all NHS pathology labs) and complete the IBMS registration portfolio.

The MSc doesn't add anything at this point, although it's useful for career progression.
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Original post by HealthcareSci
If you have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Westminster then you don't need any top up modules. What you need is to find an IBMS accredited workplace (pretty much all NHS pathology labs) and complete the IBMS registration portfolio.
The MSc doesn't add anything at this point, although it's useful for career progression.
oh okay I’m just gonna complete the msc course as it can use it later for other health related jobs if I don’t go into labs
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Original post by HealthcareSci
If you have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Westminster then you don't need any top up modules. What you need is to find an IBMS accredited workplace (pretty much all NHS pathology labs) and complete the IBMS registration portfolio.
The MSc doesn't add anything at this point, although it's useful for career progression.

Also how long is ibms registration portfolio and do you get paid while doing it?
Original post by Nadimmiah1
Also how long is ibms registration portfolio and do you get paid while doing it?

There is not set time for the registration portfolio, but it's unlikely to be able to complete it with less than 9 months lab experience. But 12 - 18 months is fairly standard.

As for pay... it depends. If you get a job in a lab as a trainee then yes. But it's very unlikely you'll get that post without experience as they are very competitive.

Most graduates take one of two routes (I don't agree with this but it is the system we have):

1.

Do an unpaid internship where you work full time in the laboratory and they fund the portfolio but you don't get paid. This is the quickest way as you will get most support and everyone I know who's done this has completed in under 12 months.

2.

Get a support worker post which is paid and aim to get the portfolio completed that way. This is paid, but most places will not support the portfolio until you've been there at least 12 months.

If I were you? I would look for part time work while you're doing your masters in a lab. If you're at Westminster there are loads of options. Get that work experience while you're studying and then you'll be in a better position to apply for trainee roles.
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Original post by HealthcareSci
There is not set time for the registration portfolio, but it's unlikely to be able to complete it with less than 9 months lab experience. But 12 - 18 months is fairly standard.
As for pay... it depends. If you get a job in a lab as a trainee then yes. But it's very unlikely you'll get that post without experience as they are very competitive.
Most graduates take one of two routes (I don't agree with this but it is the system we have):

1.

Do an unpaid internship where you work full time in the laboratory and they fund the portfolio but you don't get paid. This is the quickest way as you will get most support and everyone I know who's done this has completed in under 12 months.

2.

Get a support worker post which is paid and aim to get the portfolio completed that way. This is paid, but most places will not support the portfolio until you've been there at least 12 months.

If I were you? I would look for part time work while you're doing your masters in a lab. If you're at Westminster there are loads of options. Get that work experience while you're studying and then you'll be in a better position to apply for trainee roles.

Thanks for the advice I’ll also ask my lecturer for more information when I do start uni about what other outcomes I can possible do to acquire hcpc
Original post by Nadimmiah1
Thanks for the advice I’ll also ask my lecturer for more information when I do start uni about what other outcomes I can possible do to acquire hcpc

You don't need your lecturer. You don't have any other route to HCPC registration than completing the IBMS registration portfolio in an accredited training laboratory. There are no other routes if you are based in the UK.
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Original post by HealthcareSci
You don't need your lecturer. You don't have any other route to HCPC registration than completing the IBMS registration portfolio in an accredited training laboratory. There are no other routes if you are based in the UK.

Oh oky 😀

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