You will have a BSc in biomedical science or equivalent and you will have gained extensive experience in one of the key disciplines such as Haematology or Biochemistry. UK scientists can gain higher rates of pay by becoming state registered with the Council For Professions Supplementary to Medicines (CPSM). State registration is open to anyone that has worked as a trainee in an accredited NHS laboratory for a designated period and sat an oral examination.

Biomedical scientists from abroad do not require CPSM registration to find work in the UK. In fact, non-state registered scientists from abroad currently fill 60% of UK MLSO posts. What is crucial is experience. Locums fresh from their BSc studies will take up posts as Medical Laboratory Assistants.