Welcome to
The Association of Clinical Scientists
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The objects of the Association are:
- To act as a professional body representing all branches of Clinical Science in the United Kingdom.
- To promote, advance and encourage the study and practice of the application of science in the prevention, diagnosis and control of illness, disease and disability.
- To establish, uphold and improve the standards of qualification, training, competence and conduct of Clinical Scientists in the United Kingdom.
- To work with official bodies including Health Professions Council (HPC) on matters relating to the above.
- The prime role of the ACS is to assess trainees as a preliminary to registration with HPC.
The ACS is not a membership organisation - simply an assessment body.
BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS
The ACS cannot provide career advice for Biomedical Scientists (see
IBMS )
OVERSEAS ENQUIRY
Clinical Scientists fully trained qualified and previously working overseas should apply directly to the
HPC under its International Route and do not need to contact the ACS.
CAREERS ENQUIRY
For details of entering formal training in Clinical Science see the
Clinical Scientists Recruitment Office website.
- For more information on the ACS please contact:
- The Administrator
Association of Clinical Scientists
- c/o The Association for Clinical Biochemistry
130-132 Tooley Street
LONDON SE1 2TU
- Telephone: 020 7940 8960
- Email: info@AssClinSci.org
Current ACS Executives are-
Dr Neil Lewis - Chair@AssClinSci.org
Dr Joanna Sheldon - Secretary@AssClinSci.org
Dr Brendan Cooper - Treasurer@AssClinSci.org
Dr Rob Low - Chair.EduCom@AssClinSci.org
ACS Portfolio size is crucial
07/07/2008
Portfolios that did not comply with the guidelines will be rejected immediately on receipt by the ACS Office. Route ONE portfolios should be around 60 pages (those outside of 40-80 pages would be rejected), and around 120 pages for Route TWO (those outside of 80-160 pages would be rejected).
Portfolio construction is deemed part of the Communication, R&D and Management competences of applicants. Portfolios that did not comply with the guidelines would be rejected immediately on receipt by the ACS Office. Route ONE portfolios should be around 60 pages (those outside of 40-80 pages would be rejected) and around 120 pages for Route TWO (those outside of 80-160 pages would be rejected). For more information please read the ACS guidelines carefully and see the more detailed News item below.
ACS Applications fees to rise from January 1st 2009
07/07/2008
The ACS Board have regrettably agreed to increase application fees for candidates for all applications received on and after 1st January 2009. Rates will increase by £25 for all categories.
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ACS Portfolios sizes to be scrutinised more closely
04/07/2008
It is emphasised that portfolio construction is deemed part of the Communication, R&D and Management competences of ACS applicants. The ACS Office is directed to reject portfolios that did not comply with the guidelines. Route ONE portfolios outside of 40-80 pages and around Route TWO portfolios outside of 80-160 pages would be rejected with loss of Administration fees. This ruling would take effect immediately.
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Analytical Toxicology now has Route ONE approach to ACS
01/05/2008
The formal pre-registration training scheme for Analytical Toxicology has been accepted and included in the ACS application routes.
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Three copies of portfolio now required
20/12/2007
From January 1st 2008 an additional third unbound copy of your portfolio will be required with your application.
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