Diploma of Specialist
Practice

To complete the IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice, you must submit a dissertation that:

✔ Is 8,000 words (± 10%)
✔ Is presented as a written essay or report
✔ Describes an aspect of professional practice in biomedical science
✔ Meets the learning outcomes outlined in the IBMS Specialist Portfolio

📌 Important conditions

• Previously submitted work for IBMS prizes or other examinations cannot be used.
• A summary dissertation based on previous postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) may be considered.
• If you have a master’s degree in a biomedical science subject with a lab-based project, you must provide evidence of further work covering a new feature or a wider field of investigation.

Requirements

To apply for the IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice, you must:

✔ Be a Licentiate of the IBMS
✔ Maintain IBMS membership throughout the qualification
✔ Have specialist knowledge and skills in a field of biomedical science OR
✔ Be involved in research, development, or teaching

How to apply

Submit the following to [email protected]:

✔ A completed dissertation proposal form
✔ A 500-word summary of your proposed area of study

Application review

• Your application will be reviewed, and you will receive confirmation of acceptance or required modifications.
• Once approved, you must find a dissertation supervisor—this can be a colleague with expertise in your dissertation subject.
• Your dissertation must be submitted within two years of your title and summary approval.