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The Association of Clinical Scientists

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 or for brief overview see the ACS Careers page on this 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 Iain Chambers - Chair@AssClinSci.org
    Dr Joanna Sheldon - Secretary@AssClinSci.org
    Mr Stephen Goodall - Treasurer@AssClinSci.org
    Dr Rob Low - Chair.EduCom@AssClinSci.org
    NATIONAL PATHOLOGY WEEK
    Most lay people don’t know what pathology really is and to address this The Royal College of Pathologists with support from other specialist organisations and professional bodies, is organising the second National Pathology Week between the 2nd and 8th of November 2009. To see the range of fun, free events around the country and what happened in 2008, please visit this website to learn more and find out about clinical scientists' roles in this exciting and rewarding career.
Questions
Any questions?

For general or procedural queries please contact the administrative office.

For all technical questions regarding your modality please contact your professional body.


Latest ACS News

  • HPC Clinical Scientist Registration Renewal - September 30 2009

    4/29/2009 9:35:10 AM

    HPC registration renewal is due by September 30 this year - ensure HPC have your correct contact details and check you registration status online - it is YOUR responsibility. HPC Fees increased from April 2009 - see other news item.

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  • HPC Registration Fees Increase from 1 April 2009

    4/1/2009 10:38:00 AM

    HPC registration fees increase so that new registrants pay a one-off £53 scrutiny plus an annual registration fee of £38 for each of the first two years of registration. Those registering initially between June and October 2009 will not need to renew until 2011. Renewal fees for the others payable in October 2009 will be £76 per annum. There is an additional penalty of £115 for those renewing late after November 1.

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  • ACS Applications fees to rise from January 1st 2009

    7/7/2008 10:00:00 PM

    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 Portfolio size is critical

    7/7/2008 10:42:00 AM

    Portfolios that do 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 will be rejected), and around 120 pages for Route TWO (those outside of 80-160 pages will be rejected).

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  • Three copies of portfolio now required

    12/20/2007 10:00:00 PM

    From January 1st 2008 an additional third unbound copy of your portfolio will be required with your application.

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  • Fixed interview dates for all modalities from January 2008

    12/19/2007 12:28:00 PM

    Fixed interview dates are now in place for all modalities. Deadlines remain around 12 weeks prior to that interview and the full list is provided on this website.

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  • HPC CPD Requirements

    10/11/2006 12:29:00 PM

    This note is intended as a service to readers already registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) or about to be registered. Further information can be obtained from your professional body or the HPC, not the ACS.

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