Molecular Pathology Training for NHS Biomedical Scientists

Cross-disciplinary NHS training covering Genomics, NGS, PCR, sequencing analysis, bioinformatics, molecular histology and molecular virology — aligned to the NHS Genomic Medicine Service, IBMS competency framework, and HCPC Standards of Proficiency.

What's covered

• Genomics — whole genome and exome sequencing, variant interpretation, ACMG guidelines, NHS Genomic Medicine Service workflows, Genomics England Test Directory, MDT reporting
• PCR & Molecular Diagnostics — real-time PCR, multiplex and digital PCR, nucleic acid extraction validation, ISO 15189 molecular accreditation
• Molecular Histology — IHC interpretation, ISH/FISH, HER2/ER/PR scoring, molecular subtyping for oncology, digital pathology integration
• Molecular Virology — viral load monitoring, HIV/HCV/HBV molecular testing, respiratory virus PCR panels, antiviral resistance genotyping, outbreak sequencing

UK molecular pathology is increasingly delivered through the NHS GMS and its seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs. Our training reflects current Genomics England Test Directory categories, Tier 1/2 testing, and the IBMS pathway for genomic scientist registration.