Welcome to the British Association for Cytopathology
The BAC represents cytology in all its forms within the UK and globally, serving cytology across nations
Encouraging the science and research within Cytopathology
The British Association for Cytopathology (BAC) was formed in 2011 by the merger of two previous societies, the BSCC (British Society for Clinical Cytology) and the NAC (National Association of Cytologists). The BAC represents cytology in all its forms within the UK and globally, working closely with other relevant societies, national bodies and government departments.
News and Events from BAC
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28 November 2025BAC Webinar - Training in ROSE and completing the IBMS ROSE portfolio
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17 December 2025A Universal Language of Cells: A Comparative Experience Between Pakistan and the United Kingdom
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15 December 2025Advances in Cancer Treatment Through Molecular Testing: Insights from BAC Webinar
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10 December 2025Biomarker testing on cytology samples survey
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08 December 2025SAVE THE DATE! BAC Spring Tutorial
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08 December 2025BAC / NEPSEC ROSE Course. Register today!
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15 January 2026
IAC Tutorial 2026
External Organiser
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21 January 2026
BAC Webinar - Training in ROSE and completing the IBMS ROSE portfolio
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
BAC Event
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20 March 2026
BAC Spring tutorial 2026
BAC Event
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20 April 2026
BAC / NEPSEC 3 day ROSE course
BAC Event
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Membership fees
Consultant: £125 Per year / £10.42 per month
Resident Doctor, Cytoscreener and Biomedical Scientist: £30 per year / £2.50 per month
Retired: £20 per year / £1.67 per month
Benefits for members
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European Federation of Cytology Societies (EFCS)
BAC are members of this - EFCS
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Events
Reduced fees for BAC events and webinars
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Annual scientific meeting
Invitation to the annual scientific meeting
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Funding & Bursaries
Access to funding and bursaries to attend national and international conferences
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Educational content
Case studies, quizzes and blogs
