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14/01/2026

New Equivalence Drop-in Session dates have been posted 📆

Drop by to find out more about the application process, portfolios, interview support, or ask any other queries you may have.

Find the drop-in sessions page pinned on our News & Events page. Link in bio 🌐 🔗

12/01/2026

The President of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), Professor Chris Hopkins, has issued the following statement on behalf of both the AHCS and the Professional Bodies Council concerning the role and position of Healthcare Science Clinical Academics across the UK.

08/01/2026

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to extend a warm welcome to Clinical Exercise Physiology UK who are the latest professional body to join the Professional Bodies Council (PBC).

Their inclusion within the Council strengthens our collective scientific leadership and ensures that this emerging and impactful profession is represented at the highest strategic level as we shape the future healthcare science workforce across the UK.

Read the full announcement pinned on our News and Events page, link in bio 🌐 🔗

25/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from The Academy for Healthcare Science! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and joyful festive season🎄

We’re incredibly grateful to all Healthcare Scientists for your commitment and innovation throughout 2025, your dedication continues to make a real difference in patient safety and care.

See you all in the New Year! 🌟

19/12/2025

Season's Greetings and a happy New Year from the team at AHCS!

This is just a reminder that the Academy will be closed from 5pm 24th December until 9am 2nd January.

We hope you enjoy the festive period and we will see you again in the New Year!

18/12/2025

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board (GCRAB) who are the latest professional body to join the Professional Bodies Council (PBC).

We are so pleased to have GCRAB as part of the Council. Their inclusion further strengthens our shared mission, and we look forward to working together to champion healthcare science and its vital role in improving patient care across the UK.

Read the full announcement on our News Page, link in bio 🌐 🔗

16/12/2025

The UK Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 are open for entry!

We are delighted and proud to have a sponsored award this year, "My Inspiration: The AHCS award for the most inspiring leader"

Nominate today and shine the spotlight 🌠 on the mentors and role models who continue to shape healthcare science leadership across the UK!

We look forward to celebrating and recognising all the fantastic entries.

🌟 The closing date for entries is 16 March 2026

🌟 The winners will be announced on Friday 19 June 2026 in London.

Find out more about the awards and the other fantastic categories below 👇

https://ahawards.co.uk/uk/

12/12/2025

We are delighted to say that AHCS President, Professor Chris Hopkins, has joined the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare.

Find out more information about the commission on the MHRA website.

10/12/2025

CEP-UK and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) have announced that the portfolio registration pathway for Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) will close on 31st December 2026.

After this date, registration with the AHCS will only be available to individuals who have graduated from AHCS-accredited MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology programmes.

Please visit the AHCS News & Events page to read the full announcement.

17/11/2025

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Ophthalmic Imaging Association (OIA) who are the latest professional body to join the Professional Bodies Council (PBC).

The Academy and the PBC is committed to bringing together all healthcare science disciplines and representing the profession with a strong, unified voice.

We are delighted to welcome our newest member to the Council. OIA further strengthens our shared voice, and we look forward to working together to champion healthcare science and its vital role in improving patient care across the UK.

Read the full announcement on our News Page, link in bio 🔗 🌐

31/10/2025

The AHCS invites contributions from the healthcare science community to a consultation on the Higher Specialist Scientist Equivalence (HSSE) Programme.

📆 Consultation Period: Friday, 31 October – Friday, 21 November 2025

This consultation represents a critical opportunity to ensure that the HSSE process continues to reflect the evolving scope of practice, leadership responsibilities, and professional expectations of senior healthcare scientists.

Feedback obtained will inform refinements to the programme, ensuring alignment with contemporary clinical, academic, and leadership standards across the UK healthcare science workforce.

🔗 🌐 Access the consultation via the pinned post on the AHCS News Page, link in bio

By participating, you will contribute to:

📍 Enhancing the assessment and application process for candidates
📍 Supporting professional development and workforce progression
📍 Maintaining consistency and credibility across healthcare science specialties

⏰ Estimated Completion Time: Approximately 10–15 minutes for detailed responses, including free-text feedback.

30/10/2025

The Academy for Healthcare Science is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) who have recently joined the Professional Bodies Council.

The Academy exists to represent all healthcare science disciplines and to speak with one unified voice on behalf of the entire profession. The Professional Bodies Council plays a vital role in ensuring that every area of healthcare science is heard and represented through its constituent professional bodies.

By bringing together the full breadth of professional bodies across healthcare science, the Council ensures that our collective expertise informs national policy, strengthens professional identity, and drives the continued development of our workforce.

We’re delighted to strengthen this collective voice with our newest member, and we look forward to working closely together to champion the profession and its impact on patient care across the UK.

Read the full announcement on our news page, link in bio 🌐 🔗

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About The Academy For Healthcare Science

Overview

The Academy is the single overarching body for the entire Healthcare Science workforce in the UK and works alongside the specialist professional bodies to speak with one clear voice for Healthcare Science. It was also set up explicitly to deliver The Certificate of Attainment & Certificate of Equivalence for the Scientist Training Programme (STP), Equivalence and Registers for those groups outside statutory regulation.

In subsequent years, the Academy has evolved and we now also deliver Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) and Specialist Scientist Training Higher (HSST).

The AHCS was established as a joint initiative of the UK Health Departments and the professional bodies across Healthcare Science. The AHCS was commissioned to undertake and support key projects including: