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The Association of Clinical Scientists

The objects of the Association are as follows:

  • The prime role of the ACS is to assess trainees as a preliminary to registration with the HPC.
  • 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.
  • To liaise with relevant professional bodies to set standards for training and training centres to include availability of appropriate resources, regular assessment, pastoral care and mechanisms for addressing students training issues.

    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 advice on careers and training in clinical science please contact the appropriate ACS constituent member professional body, a list of which can be seen in the Professional Bodies 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
Dr Gwyn McCreanor - 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, have organised the third National Pathology Week which ran between the 1st and 7th of November 2010. To see the range of fun, free events around the country and what happened in 2009 and 2010, 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.


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