APPLICATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF
NON – ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONS: PART A
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
It is highly recommended that you read the Degree Assessment Guidance document available on our
website prior to submission of your application: Guidance on application for assessment of Non-
IBMS Accredited Degree - Institute of Biomedical Science
This is an application for the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) to determine if your
qualification(s) satisfy the educational component of the IBMS Certificate of Competence under the
current regulations. The assessment will determine whether or not your academic profile has
sufficient depth and breadth of the subject areas, or whether there are deficiencies that require
further academic study. Each qualification is assessed against the academic components that relate
to the taught elements on an IBMS accredited undergraduate degree, which is informed by the
current benchmark statement for biomedical science: Subject Benchmark Statement - Biomedical
Science and Biomedical Sciences (qaa.ac.uk)
Please be aware that any deficiency will require you to complete academic modules from an IBMS
accredited undergraduate degree and will incur costs payable to the university offering the
modules.
You must have a qualification that equates to a minimum of a UK honours degree and only degrees
completed within 10 years of application can be considered for assessment. Postgraduate
qualifications in a relevant subject can be assessed alongside your undergraduate qualification(s).
If you do not have a valid honours degree or equivalent, or are unable to provide the required
documentation, then your application will be rejected. In these circumstances you are advised to
contact a university offering an IBMS accredited undergraduate degree to see if specific
arrangements can be made to enable you to gain an acceptable qualification.
Applications must be supported by full documentation as specified below in the documentation
checklist and in Part B sections 1 & 2 of the application form.
The degree assessment process can take up to 12 weeks. This timeframe begins once the application
has been approved to be assessed and the payment has been received. Your application and
supporting documentation will be screened and approved prior to being sent to an assessor. You will
be contacted by email if there are any issues with the application or if further information is
required.
The assessment fee is £335. This is non-refundable and will not be charged until your application is
approved for review by an assessor.
Institute of Biomedical Science, 12 Coldbath Square, London, EC1R 5HL
Tel: 020 7713 0214 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.ibms.org
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Applicant Personal Details
For data protection purposes Part A is not shared with any third parties.
IBMS No:
Title:
(if applicable)
Forename(s):
Surname: Date of Birth:
Email Address: Telephone No:
Home Address:
Postcode:
Qualification Details
You must provide a copy of your degree certificate(s) to confirm your award. If you have passed your
degree, but not received your certificate, we will require a confirmation letter from your university.
(NB: we are unable to assess qualifications which have not been completed).
Year of
Title of Degree Programme Name of University
Graduation
Payment Details
Please select one of the following methods of payment:
Card Payment for £335 Cheque for £335 Purchase Order for £335
Card Payment: Please do not provide any card details at this stage. Card payment instructions will be
provided once your application has been approved.
Cheque: Cheques should be made payable to ‘IBMS’ and please be advised that there may be a
delay in processing time.
Purchase Order: An official Purchase Order document must be provided for an invoice to be raised.
If this is not provided, then the application will be returned. If the Purchase Order has already been
submitted separately then the order number must be provided to enable it to be matched up with
the application.
NOTE: DO NOT send original documents as we are unable to accept responsibility for loss or damage
which may occur in transit. We do recommend submitting your application and supporting
documentation electronically.
Institute of Biomedical Science, 12 Coldbath Square, London, EC1R 5HL
Tel: 020 7713 0214 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ibms.org
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Documentation Checklist
Please provide the following relevant documents and tick all that are applicable below:
I enclose a photocopy of my qualification certificate(s) for my completed qualifications.
I do not have my qualification certificate(s) and therefore I am providing a confirmation
letter from my university to confirm that I have passed my degree.
I enclose a photocopy of my academic transcript(s) for each of the qualifications I wish to
have assessed. (Note: A copy of the transcript with redacted personal details must also be
included in Part B).
I enclose a photocopy of my in-date passport or valid photocard driving license.
My certificates are in my previous name, and I enclose proof of my name change.
I enclose a copy of the letter from my translator to confirm that an official translation of my
documents has taken place. (This is only applicable for applicants who have documentation
which is in a language other than English).
I have a degree from overseas and enclose a photocopy of my UK ENIC/NARIC Statement of
Comparability (please see: https://www.enic.org.uk).
Declaration
IF AN APPLICANT SUBSEQUENTLY OBTAINS REGISTRATION WITH THE HEALTH & CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL ON THE
BASIS OF INCORRECT INFORMATION, THEY MAY THEREBY GAIN A PECUNIARY ADVANTAGE BY DECEPTION, WHICH MAY
CONSTITUTE A CRIMINAL OFFENCE. THE ONUS FOR ENSURING THE FULL AND ACCURATE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
RESTS WITH THE APPLICANT.
I declare that the information provided, both in this form and all the documents submitted
towards parts A and B of this application, is true and accurate.
I understand that failure to disclose full information or any deliberate misrepresentation of
information can be a serious matter and will invalidate my application.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that they will be able to meet the
registration requirements of the HCPC and you are advised to check the information
regarding health and criminal records in order to ensure compliance with these
requirements: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/registration/health-and-character-declarations/
I give my consent for my personal information to be used to facilitate the provision of this
service. In providing IBMS with the information requested you are consenting to its use as
indicated in the IBMS Privacy Notice, available here: https://www.ibms.org/privacy-notice/
Applicant Signature:
(wet/electronic signature
only, not typed)
Printed Name:
Date:
Institute of Biomedical Science, 12 Coldbath Square, London, EC1R 5HL
Tel: 020 7713 0214 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.ibms.org
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