An Introduction to the Institute of Biomedical Science

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the professional body for those who work within the field of biomedical science. The IBMS was founded in 1912, first as the Pathological and Bacteriological Laboratory Assistants’ Association (PBLAA), then as the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology, before finally being renamed as the IBMS.

The IBMS represents over 19,000 members who are employed predominantly within the healthcare arena. Most members live and work in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland but many other members are employed throughout the world. The IBMS aims to represent its members, set standards of behaviour, enable career development and provide education to its members. It seeks to promote biomedical science to the public and award qualifications appropriate to the collective knowledge and skill base of its members.

The IBMS assesses competence to practise as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered biomedical scientists and develops professional standards to guide those who practise biomedical science.

The Institute offers a package of membership benefits for biomedical scientists, further details of which you can find here. Members receive support in the development of their careers and scientific knowledge, publication and media benefits (including subscription to The Biomedical Scientist), full access to the member’s area of the IBMS website, access to the Institute’s CPD scheme and reduced fees at the IBMS Congress and other events.

The IBMS enables members to achieve their highest potential via continuing professional development (CPD), and guiding biomedical scientists through professional and scientific publications, and meetings and events.

The Institute organizes the 3 day Biomedical Science Congress which is the largest event of its kind in the UK. The event consists of 3 full days of active learning in science, education, training, management and leadership. Attendees can pick and choose from 250+ presentations, posters, papers, workshops, master-classes across all disciplines in biomedical science.

As well as a packed scientific programme, the IBMS Congress hosts a major exhibition giving laboratory professionals the chance to view the latest technological advances in laboratory diagnostics.

You can visit the IBMS Congress Exhibition and any number of the showcase events for free by registering here.

For booking fees and registration for the IBMS Congress click here.

For more information about the IBMS, please visit http://www.ibms.org/