Biomedical science staff mostly work in healthcare laboratories diagnosing diseases and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment by analysing fluids and tissue
The IBMS is the Professional Body for biomedical scientists and support staff – advancing knowledge and setting standards in biomedical science. IBMS membership provides a range of benefits to develop scientists' knowledge and careers, and provide tailored professional support and recognition.
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Dedicated to Excellence in Biomedical Science
With over 21,000 members in 74 countries, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science.
For over 100 years we have been dedicated to the promotion, development and delivery of excellence in biomedical science within all aspects of healthcare.
Do biomedical scientists have to be registered in the UK?
In the UK alone, healthcare laboratories are involved in over 70% of diagnoses in the NHS and handle hundreds of millions of patient samples every year.
To protect public safety, anyone practising as a biomedical scientist must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and continue to meet their standards.
How has The IBMS changed the field of Biomedical Science?
As the complexity of the science which informs modern laboratory medicine has developed so has the IBMS.
Our involvement in education, training and standard setting has grown in step with the knowledge and skills required of those working in biomedical science.
Our Policy Work
As a professional body, the IBMS does all that it can to ensure the highest standards of education, training, staff and service for the biomedical science profession.
With the ambition to lead biomedical science into the future – we aim to work with relevant governments, institutions and leaders to improve all aspects of the biomedical science prof.
Our Profession
Biomedical science is practised in healthcare laboratories to identify, research, monitor and treat diseases.
As one of the broadest areas of modern science, it focuses on the complexity of the human body and underpins much of modern medicine.
Biomedical scientists and laboratory staff analyse fluids and tissue samples from patients, identifying di.
Our Role
deliver a range of academic and vocational qualificationsand professional development opportunitiesto support our members' practice
Our Structure
We are a professional body that is run by our members for our members through IBMS Council and Standing Committees.
Read about our Council and Committee structure and find out how you can get involved.
What is biomedical science?
Biomedical science is practised in healthcare laboratories to identify, research, monitor and treat diseases.
As one of the broadest areas of modern science, it focuses on the complexity of the human body and underpins much of modern medicine.
What is the fundamentals of Biomedical Science series?
The series provides vital reading material for undergraduate students, as well as those who are working at a more advanced level towards one of the IBMS Specialist Diplomas.
The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series is written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today.