HUCBMS

The mission of HUCBMS is to represent the interests of its member institutions (universities and colleges) at a national and international level. This includes inter alia: the promotion of quality and innovation in biomedical sciences teaching, research and knowledge transfer; helping to ensure that adequate funding is available to departments of biomedical sciences; and providing benchmarks for model curricula. It acts as an advocate for biomedical sciences and is an important source of advice to relevant external bodies. HUCBMS provides advice and promotes the exchange of views, dissemination of information, and collaboration between member institutions... HUCBMS works closely with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and supports the Institute in its accreditation of BSc and MSc degree courses in biomedical science. It maintains lists of suitable external examiners and nominates relevant individuals for national and international panels including those for Research Assessment..

Primary location: London United Kingdom