Licentiate
Take the first major step in your career
Being an IBMS Licentiate will give you a great start in your career as a HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
What's included in your membership?
From just £10.90* a month, you will have access to our benefits:
Membership publications
Access to the leading publications in biomedical science
IBMS professional and scientific journals ensure members are kept up to date on the latest news and guidance.
The Biomedical Scientist is our multi-award-winning, professional publication for biomedical science. The membership magazine is published monthly in print or digital format for all IBMS members.
The British Journal of Biomedical Science is open access and peer reviewed, publishing high-quality, original research. IBMS members can publish their research for free.
Qualifications
Demonstrate you meet HCPC standards of proficiency
The IBMS Certificate of Competence is a professional qualification that demonstrates you meet HCPC standards of proficiency for registration as a biomedical scientist and is awarded upon successful completion of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio.
As a registered biomedical scientist, an IBMS diploma will support you to specialise in a chosen discipline and will make you eligible to upgrade to become an IBMS Member.
Awards, grants and bursaries
Get support for your studies and to attend events or be recognised for your work and achievements
IBMS members have access to a wide range of grants, awards and bursaries to support them in their studies or at work.
Record your CPD
Find activities and events and somewhere to easily record your CPD
IBMS members can access our CPD system that is designed to support career development and professional registration with the HCPC and the Science Council.
Science Council registration
Demonstrate high levels of professional practice and ethical standards
By registering with the Science Council, IBMS members can access support in their application as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) or a Registered Scientist (RSci).
Events and presentations
Enjoy free access to The Biomedical Scientist Live
Held annually for our members as a digital event, it features a packed line-up of seminars, discussions and demonstrations for all members.
Exclusive invites are also open to IBMS members to our webinars and region and branches meetings, plus IBMS members can access discounted tickets to IBMS Congress – the biggest biomedical science event in Europe.
Save the cost of membership
Save today with IBMS Additions
IBMS Additions gives members money off their shopping, travel, leisure activities, holidays, health and wellbeing, motoring and much more.
Cinema goers can also get up to 40% off their tickets!
Mentoring with professionals
Network with experienced biomedical science professionals
The IBMS Mentoring programme is the perfect way for you to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform at a higher level, and it gives you access to impartial, non-judgmental guidance and support.
Free legal advice
Advice for the workplace or at home
If you are purchasing a property, involved in an accident, setting up a business or trying to ensure that you’ve made adequate provision for those closest to you, a discussion with a legal advisor would be an excellent first step.
IBMS members have 24/7 access to a free telephone legal helpline.
Professional guidance
Get the latest information and guidance
IBMS members have access to an array of resources that can be used to help them in their work. They can also request additional support for any campaigns they are involved in, or ask us to address their concerns and to represent the profession’s interest through a position statement.
Code of conduct
Demonstrate your professionalism
All IBMS members are expected to display the highest standards of professionalism and a commitment to ethical conduct by following and adhering to the IBMS Code of Conduct.
Public engagement
Promote the profession and inform the public about your role
IBMS members have access to a range of public engagement materials and support to help them take part or organise events. Resources include free copies of Superlab comics, merchandise, promotional materials and activity sheets aimed at different audiences.
Membership groups
Join the network of over 20,000 IBMS members, take part in discussions and have your voice heard
IBMS membership groups are groupings of members who support our work. They are organised on a geographical basis (regions and branches), or by members’ specialist interest (discussion groups), or a combination of the two.
Indemnity insurance
Protection for IBMS members
Our new Trafalgar insurance scheme will give you the ability to select how you are employed, and then will provide you with access to a product which you can evaluate to see if that meets your own individual unique needs
Newsletters
Keep up to date with all that is happening in the profession
eStudents receive monthly newsletters, ensuring they are informed about the latest news and developments in biomedical science.
Designatory letters
Gain recognition of your professional and academic achievements
IBMS Licentiates can use their designatory letters LIBMS to showcase their status as an IBMS member.
Who can become a Licentiate?
To become an IBMS Licentiate you must be working in biomedical science and hold:
- UK Honours degree (BSc Hons) in a biomedical science related subject or UK ENIC confirmed equivalent qualification
- HCPC Registration and one year's professional experience at Honours degree level
Did you know?
UK taxpayers can save money by claiming up to 20% tax relief on their IBMS membership fees. To help, we’ll let you know how as part of your joining process.
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Become an IBMS Licentiate
Take the first major step in your career and get recognised by your peers.
Download and complete an IBMS Membership Application form.
Send to subs@ibms.org along with copies of relevant qualifications certificates, and payment (IBMS membership fees + £20 registration fee).
If you do not have an honours degree but are HCPC registered and have one year's professional experience your lab manager will need to complete a supporting statement which you will need to send in with your application form and payment. If your laboratory manager is not an IBMS member, the supporting statement will need to be sent as an attachment to subs@ibms.org from your laboratory manager’s work email address or on official letter headed paper.
For more information on joining the IBMS, or renewing or upgrading your membership, visit our FAQ page.
To ensure a timely response to your documentation we would encourage you to submit everything electronically to us via email - subs@ibms.org
Please note
When you join, by providing the IBMS with the information requested, you are consenting to its use as indicated in the IBMS Privacy Notice.
How to get in touch
Our membership team are on hand and always happy to answer any of your questions you have on joining us. Feel free to call or email for more help.
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