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BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Science)
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | September |
| Tuition (Local students) | Data not available |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | Data not available |
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Entry Requirements
- GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C or above, or Grade 4 under newly reformed GCSE grading, in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
- A-level subjects: Grade B or above in Biology or Chemistry plus a Grade C or above in another science subject. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
- Specific subjects: Biology, Chemistry
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: To include 6 units in Biology or Chemistry and 6 units in another science subject
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; to include 15 level 3 credits at distinction in Biology or Chemistry, and an additional 15 level 3 credits at merit in another Science subject.
- Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade of 6 in higher level Biology or Chemistry and grade 5 in another higher level science subject.
English Language Requirement:
- Applicants whose first language is not English should have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in all sections of the test.
Curriculum
Year 0 (Foundation Year)
- Biology in Practice
- Chemistry in Practice
- Skills for Science
- People and Science
Year 1
- Biomedical Skills
- Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Genetics
- Pathophysiology of Disease
- Anatomy and Physiology
Year 2
- Practice and Communication of Science
- Physiological and Immunological Systems
- Studies in the Biology of Disease
- Service Improvements
Students on the Blood, Genetic and Tissue Science pathways will also take:
- Molecular Genetics
Students on the Infection Science pathway will also take:
- Microbiology
Final year
- Healthcare Science Project
- Professional Practice
Students on the Blood Science pathway will also take:
- Blood Sciences
- Immunohaematology
Students on the Genetic Science pathway will also take:
- Medical Genetics
- Genomic Technology
Students on the Infection Science pathway will also take:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Students on the Tissue Science pathway will also take:
- 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 year 3 compulsory modules:
- Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science
- Advanced Transfusion and Transplantation Science
- Healthcare Science Project
- Professional Practice for Healthcare Science