Healthcare Science (Life Science) (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 1,800 + VAT

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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 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 will allow you to develop a broad knowledge base in the diagnosis and study of disease before specialising in one area (Blood, Infection, Tissue, Genetics). You will also have 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
Throughout the course, 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 well prepared for other laboratory-based work in the public or private sectors. You will be able to choose to continue your studies to MSc or PhD level or undertake further NHS-based training or...

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Location

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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

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About this course

Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which allows you to apply for registration as a biomedical scientist. We are currently seeking accreditation from the National School of Healthcare Science on behalf of 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 (after your Foundation year), 15 weeks in Year two (in a specialist discipline) and 25...

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Subjects

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

Course programme

Content

Foundation year (Year zero)

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Biology in Practice
  • Chemistry in Practice
  • Skills for Science
  • People and Science.

You will study the Foundation year alongside students from our other Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences courses, and therefore may be able to transfer to a course in one of these areas at the end of the Foundation year.

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.

Plus the following if you are on the Blood, Genetic and Tissue Science pathway:

  • Molecular Genetics.

Or the following if you are on the Infection Science pathway:

  • Microbiology

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Healthcare Science Project
  • Professional Practice.

Plus the following if you are on the Blood Science pathway:

  • Blood Sciences
  • Immunohaematology.

Or the following if you are on the Genetic Science pathway:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Genomic Technology.

Or the following if you are on the Infection Science pathway:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Disease Control.

Or the following if you are on the Tissue Science pathway:

  • Cellular Pathology and Oncology
  • Human Development and Pathology.

If you are on the Transplantation pathway, which is only relevant to NHS staff, you will progress from the FdSc Healthcare Science and then complete the following year three 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 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 module 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.

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