Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease.
It examines the causes of disease, and the effects of disease on the normal structure and functions of the human body. You’ll gain a firm understanding of the scientific basis for laboratory investigation, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.
The programme also develops and applies new technologies that help improve patient care.
You can choose from four specialist pathways:
Genetics
Cellular Sciences
Infection Sciences
Blood Sciences
Each pathway offers a specialist work-based training placement in each year of study, which is integrated with the academic content. This provides invaluable applied experience, developing your skills and boosting your employability.
On graduation you’ll be able to practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in NHS Pathology laboratories.
We also offer a part-time version of the programme for staff currently working in NHS Pathology departments.
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Typical offer: BBB / 120 UCAS points
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Subjects
- Biomedical
- Infection
- Pathology
- Monitoring
- Approach
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Project
- Healthcare
- Medical
- Medical training
- NHS Training
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
This programme involves a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease. It encompasses studies of the causes of disease and the effects of disease on the normal structure and functions of the human body and it provides an understanding of the scientific basis for the laboratory investigation, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. It also develops and applies new technologies that help improve the care of patients.
As a graduate from this degree programme you will have a broad-based scientific background coupled with technical skills necessary for laboratory work and more detailed knowledge and skills in your chosen specialism. The four pathways in Genetics, Blood Sciences, Cellular Sciences and Infection Sciences will have a strong specialist work-based training element in each year of study which will be integrated with the academic content. To accommodate both the academic requirements and work-based training, the programme will require extended periods of study in stage 1 and 2 (36 and 40 weeks respectively) compared to the standard 30 weeks. The stage 3 placement will take place during the standard academic year, with students attending University 1 day per week and working in their placement laboratory for the remaining 4 days per week.
Specifically, the degree programme is designed to permit you to meet the requirements of the Department of Health via the Health Education England Healthcare Science Programme board, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and allow you to practice as a Healthcare Science Practitioner in NHS laboratories. Alternatively, you could find employment as a laboratory-based or non-laboratory based scientist in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other related industries, academic research and teaching.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Introduction Biochemistry
- Cell and Tissue Biology
Semester 1 & 2
- Human physiology
Semester 2
- Introductory Microbiology
- Human Genetics and Developmental Biology
Semester 1,2 & 3
- Work based learning and Professional Practice 1
Year 2
Semester 1
- Clinical and Analytical Biochemistry
- Medical Microbiology
Semester 1 & 2
- Immunology, Haematology and Transfusion Science
Semester 2
- Pathology
- Molecular Genetics
Semester 1,2 & 3
- Work-based learning and Professional practice 2
Year 3 - Genetics
Semester 1
- Medical Genetics
- Independent study
Semester 1 & 2
- Work-based learning and Professional Practice 3 for Healthcare Scientists
- Research Project for Healthcare Science
Semester 2
- Biology of Disease
Year 3 - Cellular Science
Semester 1
- Clinical Diagnostics in Reproductive Science
- Applications of Cytopathology
Semester 1 & 2
- Work-based learning and Professional Practice 3 for Healthcare Scientists
- Research Project for Healthcare Science
Semester 2
- Diagnostic Histopathology
Year 3 - Blood Science
Semester 1
- Research Topics in Haematology and transfusion Science
- Pregnancy and Paediatric Blood Science
Semester 1 & 2
- Work-based learning and Professional Practice 3 for Healthcare Scientists
- Research Project for Healthcare Science
Semester 2
- Diagnostic Biochemistry and Immunology
Year 3 - Infection Science
Semester 1
- Diagnostic Microbiology
- Parasite and Fungal Infections
Semester 1 & 2
- Work-based learning and Professional Practice 3 for Healthcare Scientists
- Research Project for Healthcare Science
Semester 2
- Infectious Disease: Establishment, Treatment and Control
Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) BSc (Hons)