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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 as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.
  • 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 & Care Professions Council (HCPC) 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 HCPC 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
130-132 Tooley Street LONDON SE1 2TU
Telephone: 020 7940 8960
Email: info@assclinsci.org

 

Current ACS Executives are-
Prof Richard A Lerski - chair@assclinsci.org
Dr Anthony Rowbottom - secretary@assclinsci.org
Dr David Vallance - treasurer@assclinsci.org

 

NATIONAL PATHOLOGY YEAR
To coincide with the Royal College of Pathologists’ 50th anniversary, a year long series of events has been organised to increase understanding about pathology and highlight the importance it plays in healthcare.  Events are being run throughout the UK by pathologists, clinical scientists and other healthcare professionals. To find out how you can get involved, see which events are happening near you or just to find out more visit the I love pathology website (www.ilovepathology.org)

 


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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