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About IBMS

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the professional body for those who work within the field of biomedical science. Its principal aims are to represent its members, set standards of behaviour for its members, enable career development, educate its members, promote biomedical science to the public and award qualifications appropriate to the collective knowledge and skill base of its members.

The Institute was founded in 1912 and represents over 19,000 members employed predominately within the healthcare arena, but also within university and veterinary laboratories, government agencies and other services. Other members also work in related commercial fields and academia. Although most Institute members live and work in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, many other members are employed throughout the world.

 

IBMS roles

  • To aid and support the development of biomedical science, both nationally and internationally.
  • Develop professional standards to guide those who practice biomedical science and to ensure patient safety.
  • Assess competence to practise as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered biomedical scientists.
  • Represent the interests of biomedical science, provide advice and work with UK governments, public & independent healthcare providers, media, universities, industry and commercial sector, professional organisations and all other partners.
  • Provide professional support and benefits for members.
  • Develop qualifications, training and diplomas for members to demonstrate levels of expertise and competency along a career pathway.
  • To enable members to achieve their highest potential via continuing professional development and other professional activities.
  • Inform and guide biomedical scientists through media, professional and scientific publications, meetings and events.
  • Promote public awareness of biomedical science.
  • Award the designation of Chartered Scientist to qualifying members.
  • Fund research and support charitable causes in biomedical science.
  • Maintain a historical archive of the Institute and biomedical science profession.

Further activities

The Institute organises a diverse range of scientific and professional events including its three-day Biomedical Science Congress - the largest event of its kind in the UK.

The Institute publishes two periodicals, the monthly The Biomedical Scientist and quarterly British Journal of Biomedical Science, which together carry scientific papers, news, articles, opinions, reports, diaries of events and job advertisements. It also publishes a number of laboratory and professional guidelines and careers information.

A network of Institute regions and branches in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, Cyprus and Gibraltar provides opportunities for members to participate locally in Institute affairs. The 11 Institute regions support local biomedical scientists, promote the profession, develop local networks and organise scientific and social meetings.

Grants and prizes are available for research and other scientific work in biomedical science subjects.

IBMS supports members engaged on charitable work through direct funding or by the waiving of membership fees.

IBMS Membership

The Institute offers a package of membership benefits for biomedical scientists. If you would like to consider joining the Institute you can download an information pack or you can contact the IBMS office on mail@ibms.org.

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