The Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) programme has developed new MSc programmes to support the delivery of the Healthcare Scientist Training Programme. The 2010 / 2011 version of the Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory & Sleep Sciences and GI Physiology and Urodynamic Science MSc Learning Outcomes and Indicative content is available to view and download on:

• http://www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/msc-framework-curricula  

This work has been led by the Professional Advisers in the Department of Health MSC team and has benefitted from extensive professional and NHS involvement.

The Association of GI Physiologists (Chairman Dr Jeff Wright, Nottingham) made a decision that graduate entry would be for a higher qualification at MSc level, and the above link details the proposed 3 year programme with learning outcomes which is linked with Urodynamics.

Lynne Smith from Sheffield should be singled out as having made an outstanding commitment to developing this programme. 4 entrants for the programme starting in September 2011 have been identified and funding has been provisionally secured. This is an important step in the career pathway for GI Physiologists who, as many will know, perform to a very high level in support of our gastroenterology services around the UK. Your President Jon Rhodes has strongly supported further career progression to the level of Consultant Clinical Scientist by lobbying the Chief Scientific Officer. Any observations or comments can be fed through This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , President of AGIP, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Chairman of AGIP.

Modernising Scientific Careers the UK Way Forward was published 26/02/2010. It will be accompanied by the Ipsos MORI independent analysis of consultation responses.

The document can be found at:

• http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Aboutus/Chiefprofessionalofficers/Chiefscientificofficer/index.htm

Department of Health Statement on the Regulation of Clinical Physiologists

The final version of the joint statement by the four UK Health Departments on the regulation of clinical physiologists has now been published.

This statement is available below in PDF format:

DH Document [ 54 Kb ]

A link to this statement can be found on the Chief Scientific Officer's webpage:

NHS Employers, the Department of Health (DH) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP) has issued a joint statement which outlines an interim solution for employers on the issue of regulation of clinical physiologists:

• RCCP website