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Presenting RSciTech Success at the Science Council Registration & Licensing Learning Group
On Wednesday 11 March 2026, Christian Burt was invited by the Science Council to present at its Registration and Licensing Learning Group
The presentation shared the development and impact of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists (AAPT) shortened route to Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
Following AAPT achieving full Science Council Licensed Body status in 2022, work began to map the RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) against the RSciTech professional standard. AAPT formed a task-and-finish group to complete the detailed competency mapping, which was then submitted to the Science Council’s Routes to Registration committee.
After review and a successful pilot phase, the Science Council’s Registration Authority approved the bespoke shortened route, enabling AAPT to process RSciTech applications directly for eligible practitioners.
The initiative has already delivered strong results, with significant growth in AAPT RSciTech registrants since the route was introduced.
Professional registration is now embedded within the APT development pathway, with RSciTech becoming a requirement for enrolment onto the RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (APT). This helps ensure candidates beginning the Level 4 programme are already demonstrating professional standards and engagement with continuing professional development.
Looking ahead, AAPT is also exploring opportunities to map the Level 4 qualification against Registered Scientist, further strengthening career progression and professional recognition within the profession.
The presentation highlighted how collaboration between AAPT and the Science Council has created a clear and accessible route to professional registration for APTs, supporting both individual development and the continued growth of the profession.