Post Graduate Qualifications

Background

The Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine Inc (AACB) offers two post-graduate qualifications to eligible AACB Members, namely, Member of the AACB (MAACB) and Fellow of the AACB (FAACB).

Both qualifications are highly regarded in the laboratory medicine community and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the laboratory and improving the practice of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine.

What does having an MAACB or and FAACB mean for you?

Academic recognition: The MAACB and FAACB qualifications meet the Australian Qualifications Framework criteria for Level 9 (Masters degree) and Level 10 (Doctoral degree), respectively.
Professional Recognition: The FAACB qualification is recognised by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Committee (NPAAC) in the latest Standard on Requirements for Supervision of Laboratories.
Professional Recognition: The MAACB and FAACB qualifications are widely recognised and respected within the field of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine in the Australasian region. Holding these qualifications signifies your commitment to the profession and your expertise in the field.
Professional activities: MAACB and FAACB members may be invited to participate in the professional activities of the AACB.
Continuing Professional Development: MAACB and FAACB qualifications signify a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Quality Assurance: MAACB and FAACB qualifications signify a commitment to quality and best practices in clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine.
Leadership Opportunities: Possession of a MAACB or FAACB represents a higher level of expertise and experience.
Career Advancement: Earning the MAACB and FAACB qualifications may open up various career opportunities and enhance your professional standing. Employers in the healthcare industry may see candidates with the MAACB and FAACB qualifications as being desirable for positions in clinical laboratories.

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Examination Timetable

Applications for the Membership and Fellowship examinations open each year for eligible AACB Members.

The two three hour written examinations are generally held on in July, with eligibility for the viva voce examinations dependent on a passing grade.

Viva Voce examinations are generally held in-person in October, immediately before the AACB Annual Scientific Conference.

Applications are online via the AACB website using the links in the navigation panel.

Membership Examination (MAACB)

Requirements to sit the MAACB exam:

Two years continuous associate membership with the AACB.
Three years work experience in clinical biochemistry. This may be taken in the third year of training but candidates will be admitted to Membership only after three years. This option is not recommended as past results have shown that few candidates have the required breadth of experience after only two years.
Payment of $350 examination fee.

Fellowship Examination (FAACB)

Requirements to sit the FAACB exam:

Possession of MAACB and current membership of the AACB.
Two years post-MAACB experience in clinical biochemistry.
Minimum five years work experience in clinical biochemistry.
Payment of $500 examination fee.