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Biomedical scientist
Biomedical scientists analyse samples in NHS and private labs. You need a IBMS accredited biomedical science degree with a placement year, then HCPC registration. A-level biology and chemistry are standard. Band 5 NHS roles are typical first jobs.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
English, maths and science.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Biology and chemistry.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
IBMS accredited BSc biomedical science with hospital placement.
- 4
Work experience
Lab volunteering or hospital work experience.
- 5
Internships and insight
Placement year in an NHS laboratory during the degree.
- 6
Graduate schemes
HCPC registration after portfolio assessment.
- 7
First role
Band 5 biomedical scientist in pathology labs.
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Questions
Can I work without HCPC?
No for protected titles in clinical labs.
Where do entry requirements come from?
Health Careers publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
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