AHCS Schedule of Application & Renewal Fees 2019/20
The following fees are charged by the AHCS. The fees cover the administration of the applications and registers, and are non-refundable once an application has been submitted.
| AHCS ACCREDITED REGISTRATION | Application & Annual Renewal Fee |
| Higher Specialist Scientist (HSS) Register | £50* |
| Healthcare Scientist Practitioner Register | £30 |
| Healthcare Scientist Practitioner Register (Graduate rate) | £5 |
| Medical Illustrator Register | £30 |
| Clinical Physiologist Register | £30 |
* The fee for new HSS Registration applications is currently waived for the first year.
| AHCS EQUIVALENCE | Application Fee |
| Scientist Training Programme (STP) Equivalence | £380 |
| Higher Specialist Scientist (HSS) Equivalence | £280 |
| Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Equivalence | £50 |
| Certificate of Competence (COC) | £50 |
Tax relief on registration fees
With effect from 6 April 2017, AHCS registrants have been able to obtain a deduction against income tax for their annual registration fees. The Academy’s name appears on the approved bodies on Gov.UK (“List 3”) as ‘Healthcare Science, Academy of’
Please note:
- The tax relief is only available against fees paid since April 2017 and cannot be backdated.
- If your employer has reimbursed you for your fees, or has paid them on your behalf, you cannot claim a deduction.
The following link provides guidance for Employees on claiming back tax against expenses:
www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/professional-fees-and-subscriptions
The following link provides guidance for Employers covering the cost of employees’ subscriptions and professional fees:
www.gov.uk/expenses-benefits-subscriptions-professional-fees
If you have any questions about this, please email registration@ahcs.ac.uk