Biochemistry and Royal Society of Biology accreditation ?

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I notice that some universities do not have RSB accreditation, will that be a disadvantage once graduated.
What advantage does RsB give to the students ?

I don't know, but please can I jump in for some replies as DD is studying an RSB accredited biomedical sciences degree.

I have a memory that a past query on the same subject elicited the response from someone that degree courses with accreditation condemned one only ever to be able to work in the NHS, but this isn't something mentioned by the RSB (or, e.g., in the 'entry requirements' bit of the blurb for the AstraZeneca R&D graduate programme - random non-NHS employer quickly squinted at). I may have misunderstood something there, of course.

The course details for the Biochemistry degree DS1 took at Birmingham state:
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. So presumably a Good Thing, or at least neutral. (DS1 has actually gone off at a bit of a tangent, postgraduate-wise; I think that in his case that the fact that his BSc is RSB accredited falls into the 'neutral' camp)

I might have mentioned biomed degree accreditations on a previous thread @MarchingFrogs. There are two different accrediting bodies for biomedical sciences degrees.

The Institute of Biomedical Sciences assesses degrees for HCPC registration. These meet specific requirements for programme content. This enables the graduate to work for the NHS. IBMS accredited degrees tend to be available at lower tier universities. This is not to say that they are in any way inferior to RBS accredited degrees.

The Royal Biological society recognises and supports the advancement of skills and education in the biosciences, throughout the UK and internationally. Graduates from accredited degree programmes are equipped with well-rounded knowledge and skill sets, making them highly employable both within and beyond their chosen field. RBS accredited degrees tend to be at higher tier and Russell Group universities.

The admissions tutor at DD’s university said that RBS accredited degrees offer more flexibility and more career options, and if the graduate wanted to work for the NHS they could do some top up modules to gain IBMS accreditation.

According to the RBS website an RBS accredited degree improves employability prospects and provides enhanced competitiveness in a crowded jobs market.

The Royal Society Chemistry has an RSC accredited biochemistry course at Nottingham University.