Biomedical Scientists (Medical Laboratory Scientific Officers)
MLSOs support doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by carrying out a wide range of laboratory tests which assist in monitoring a patientÂ’s progress during and after treatment.
Entry requirements
The minimum academic entry requirements for degree courses in biomedical science are:
Three GCE A-levels grades A-E (or equivalent) usually to include chemistry and biology, these should be backed up with at least three GCSEs, preferably to include science, English, mathematics.
Please note: AS-levels can be accepted as equivalent to half an A-level and Scottish ''Highers'' may also be accepted as equivalent to GCE A Levels.
Alternative qualifications may be accepted including:
- * Specified BTEC National Certificate/ Diploma: normally with merits/distinctions in science subjects.
- * Scottish Certificate of Education: 3 Cs at higher grade, including biology and chemistry.
- * Irish Leaving Certificate: 5 Cs at higher level, including biology and chemistry.
- * Advanced GNVQ (Level 3) including biology and chemistry.
- * Overseas equivalents
It is essential to contact universities directly to clarify what they will accept for entry onto their programmes.
Once you have successfully completed your degree programme you will need to apply for state registration from the Health Professions Council (HPC) .
The Health Professions Council
Park House
184 Kennington Park Road
London
SE11 4BU
tel +44 (0) 20 7840 9814
fax +44 (0) 20 7582 4874
For further information contact:
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
12 Coldbath Square
London
EC1R 5HL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7713 0214
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7436 4946
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.ibms.org