Biomedical and Physiological Sciences FDSc

University of Westminster
4.7
3 reviews
  • Improvement in English language learning when I came here to study in London. The course has given us many chances to practice in the form of writing, speaking.
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£ 1,500 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Aimed at Healthcare Science Assistants and Associate Practitioners, this course will provide an opportunity to study part-time in order to obtain a qualification in line with current and future healthcare science workforce requirements. Successful students will be qualified to progress into an appropriate BSc Honours programme. The course combines biomedical science and physiology undergraduate modules with work-based learning modules.
Please note that the cost provided above is per 20 credit module, students will study 80 credits per year, therefore annual costs for next year are £6,000 for home/EU students and £8,160 for overseas students.
Course content.
You will study modules containing human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and disease investigation. However, you will start the course with a study skills module to prepare you for online learning and a range of general course requirements. The course also contains a substantial element of work-based learning aligned to your professional responsibilities in your employing laboratories. Your course work will be assessed online, but you will need to attend University for formal examinations.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study:
Cell Biology
Critical Skills for the Biomedical Sciences
Human Physiology
Practice-based Learning
Year 2 (Credit Level 4 and Level 5)
Subjects of study:
Applied Pathobiology
Biochemistry
Delivering Healthcare
Functional Anatomy
Year 3 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Advanced Practice-based Learning (40 credits)
Infection and Immunity
Medical Genetics and Genomics
Teaching
Special features of the course include:
flexibility for both students and employers to enable a balance between learning at Westminster and meeting...

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, HA1 3TP

Start date

On request

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Reviews

4.7
excellent
  • Improvement in English language learning when I came here to study in London. The course has given us many chances to practice in the form of writing, speaking.
    ← | →
  • Improvement in English language learning when I came here to study in London. The course has given us many chances to practice in the form of writing, speaking.
    ← | →
  • It was expensive here so kindly pay attention to the same.
    ← | →
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4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

IVION22

5.0
23/11/2020
About the course: Improvement in English language learning when I came here to study in London. The course has given us many chances to practice in the form of writing, speaking.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

IVION22

5.0
21/11/2020
About the course: Improvement in English language learning when I came here to study in London. The course has given us many chances to practice in the form of writing, speaking.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

TANIA HOYOS

4.0
11/10/2018
What I would highlight: It was expensive here so kindly pay attention to the same.
What could be improved: Everything was great.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Infection
  • Credit
  • Teaching
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • University
  • Healthcare
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Biomedical
  • Genomics

Course programme


You will study modules containing human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and disease investigation. However, you will start the course with a study skills module to prepare you for online learning and a range of general course requirements. The course also contains a substantial element of work-based learning aligned to your professional responsibilities in your employing laboratories. Your course work will be assessed online, but you will need to attend University for formal examinations.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study:
Cell Biology
Critical Skills for the Biomedical Sciences
Human Physiology
Practice-based Learning
Year 2 (Credit Level 4 and Level 5)
Subjects of study:
Applied Pathobiology
Biochemistry
Delivering Healthcare
Functional Anatomy
Year 3 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Advanced Practice-based Learning (40 credits)
Infection and Immunity
Medical Genetics and Genomics
Teaching
Special features of the course include:
flexibility for both students and employers to enable a balance between learning at Westminster and meeting workplace commitments
regular online support from tutors and technical advisers
flexible delivery, combining e-learning, short blocks of face-to-face teaching at Westminster and substantial work-based learning
regular accredited workshops for supporting work-based tutors
the opportunity for tutor's to enrol on Westminster's Postgraduate Certificate in Work-based Tutoring
Teaching staff
The tutors delivering and supporting this course have a wealth of experience in academic and work-based teaching and with the use of technology to enhance learning.
Assessment
Assessments for the course will be undertaken on-line throughout the course and by University attendance at the end of each academic year.
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