Biomedical scientist in French

In France, the closest role is technicien de laboratoire médical, a health profession whose access is set by the Public Health Code. Recognised diplomas include the BTS analyses de biologie médicale, the BUT génie biologique with the medical biology option and the Diplôme d'État de technicien en analyses biomédicales. Results are validated by a biologiste médical, a doctor or pharmacist. Taking blood samples requires a specific certificate. Foreign diplomas need an authorisation to practise. Search for « technicien de laboratoire médical », « technicien biologie médicale » or « technicien de laboratoire d'analyses médicales ».