Application Forms for the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice.

Applying: Enrolment for the 2027-28 programme is now open. Applications accepted from 1st October


You MUST complete the online membership form (if not already an active member) and make payment prior to submitting an application for the Specialist Certificate.   
Applications submitted without membership fee payment will not be reviewed.

The application and enrolment period will run 1st Oct - 12th Nov 2026 for the 2027-28 programme.     
NB: Applications received at any other time will not be considered.

Please be aware that there are two different application forms.  You will need to:

  1. Download the relevant form, 

  2. Save a copy,

  3. Complete it,

  4. Email it (along with copies of any relevant supporting documents) to

    tspapplications@bbts.org.uk *This is an automated mailbox. 
    Please entitle each attached document's file name with your full name (eg. Joe Smith -  TSP 2027-28 app form  / Joe Smith -  TSP 2027-28 supporting docs...)

Enrolment Schedule for 2027-28 Programme

First date for application submission

1st Oct 2026

Final date for application submission

12th Nov 2026

Applicants notified of outcome by week of

4th January 2027 (may be subject to delays due to high numbers of applications)

Initial deposit payment deadline

31st January 2027

Online induction period access

5th May 2027

Programme Start

12th May 2027


Application Forms

IMPORTANT ! Please note:  It will take 2 to 3 working days to process new membership applications. This is a high volume application period ; if you do not know your membership number or haven't received it yet, please put 'pending receipt' in the relevant field on the application form.  Confirmation checks will be made when the applications are reviewed.

The relevant application forms can be found below:

UK/Republic of Ireland Applicants
(for all applicants currently living and working in the UK/ROI

TSP 2027 UK/ROI Application Form

Overseas (non-UK based) Applicants
(for all applicants living and working outside of the UK/ROI)

TSP 2027 International Application Form

Please note that international applicants must provide a recent English Proficiency Test (as detailed on the application form).

Applicants who can provide evidence of citizenship of a relevant European state (list on the application form) are exempt from a language proficiency test. Additionally applicants who have achieved an undergraduate degree or higher qualification from an English speaking Higher Education establishment are also exempt from this requirement.


Guidance for Supporting Managers

Please download and read the guidance provided below:

Guidance for supporting managers


Please note: Each course programme will start with access to an online Induction period in  May.

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