British Association for Cytopathology (BAC)

The aims and objectives of the Association are:
• To encourage the science and art of Cytopathology by encouraging higher standards in Cytopathology for the benefit of the public
• To encourage research in Cytopathology and related fields and the publication of useful results

In line with these aims, the BAC acknowledge the importance of training and education as helping develop the cytology workforce in delivering a high quality and clinically relevant cytology service. Any training and education must build on the core skills that cytologists, whatever their route into cytology, acquire in basic training leading to development throughout their professional lives.

The BAC is the voice for cytology on numerous stakeholder professional groups. This list is not exhaustive but includes: the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, the Department of Health, Royal College of Pathologists, Institute of Biomedical Science, European Federation of Cytology Societies and worldwide through the International Academy of Cytology.