Healthcare Science (Life Science) - BSc(Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 1,350 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BSc(Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Science)?
Healthcare scientists play a vital role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, as well as in rehabilitation. Studying Healthcare Science is the principal training route for Healthcare Science Practitioners within the NHS. You will have the chance to study and develop an understanding of a wide range of biomedical sciences, before specialising during your second and third years in one of the core areas of investigation within a working hospital pathology department. You will be able to combine theory and practice on integrated training placements and when you complete the course, you can become registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
Why study our course?
BSc(Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Science) at UWE Bristol was the first course of its kind in the UK to gain a professionally recognised accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science and Health and Care Professions Council. It will allow you to develop a broad knowledge base in the diagnosis and study of disease before specialising in one area (Blood, Infection, Tissue or Genetics). The course will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge during work-based placements, through a unique collaboration between UWE Bristol and NHS laboratories across the South West.
The Transfusion and Transplantation pathway is available to NHS staff who can progress from the FdSc Healthcare Science.
Real-world experience
You will have the chance to undertake hands-on work experience on specialist work-based training placements in NHS laboratories. By integrating first-hand work experience with professional development, you will develop an understanding of the importance of patient-centred care, evidence-based practice, clinical audit and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
Where it can take you
As the main training route into the NHS, the course leads directly to a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner. Alternatively, you will be...

Facilities

Location

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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

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About this course

Professional accreditation
Once you have completed your professional portfolio, you will be able to register with the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), the Health and Care Professions Council and Health Education England.
Placements
You will have the chance to experience work placement modules in NHS laboratories throughout the course - six weeks in Year one, 15 weeks in a specialist discipline in Year two and 25 weeks in your final year. This means you will complete the course with over 40 weeks of work-based experience and training, putting you in a strong position for...

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Subjects

  • Healthcare
  • NHS Training
  • Biomedical
  • Life Science
  • Transplantation
  • Medical
  • Pathology
  • Medical training
  • Infection
  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Staff

Course programme

Content

The course integrates a wide range of subjects in the study of the biology of disease. The combination of modules offered will enable you to understand the science of the causes, diagnosis and treatment of disease, while working at the cutting edge of healthcare sciences, using state-of-the-art equipment and learning support material.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Biomedical Skills
  • Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Genetics
  • Pathophysiology of Disease
  • Anatomy and Physiology.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Practice and Communication of Science
  • Physiological and Immunological Systems
  • Studies in the Biology of Disease
  • Service Improvements.

If you are on the Blood, Genetic and Tissue Science pathway, you will also study:

  • Molecular Genetics.

If you are on the Infection Science pathway, you will also study:

  • Microbiology.

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Healthcare Science Project
  • Professional Practice.

If you are on the Blood Science pathway, you will also study:

  • Blood Sciences
  • Immunohaematology.

If you are on the Genetic Science pathway, you will also study:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Genomic Technology.

If you are on the Infection Science pathway, you will also study:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Disease Control.

If you are on the Tissue Science pathway, you will also study:

  • Cellular Pathology and Oncology
  • Human Development and Pathology.

The Transplantation pathway, which is only relevant to NHS staff, will progress from the FdSc Healthcare Science and then complete the following Final year compulsory modules:

  • Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science
  • Advanced Transfusion and Transplantation Science
  • Healthcare Science Project
  • Professional Practice for Healthcare Science.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

The department promotes student-centred learning in action, with guided individual learning encouraged through lectures, workshops, tutorials and practical work. Your studies will be supported by very well equipped and modern lecture theatres and laboratories.

While on the 15 and 25 week placements, you will undertake a 30-credit Professional Practice in Healthcare Science module. This incorporates the Department of Health's Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme Training Manuals, with learning outcomes mapped to assignments to allow the award of marks. During your final 25 week placement, you will conduct a placement-based Healthcare Project.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a mix of laboratory tasks, coursework, practical project work and examinations.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

Healthcare Science (Life Science) - BSc(Hons)

£ 1,350 + VAT