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Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B

120 UCAS tariff points to include A Level Biology or Chemistry at grade B Please note we accept Extended project points but not General Studies.

As UCAS tariff. Must be in a Science subject and include a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction.

120 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology at grade 6, one other subject at grade 6 and a third subject at grade 5. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B. (Language A: Literature, Literature and Performance and Language ab initio are not accepted).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant Science subject to include 6 of the following units passed at Merit: Physiology of Human Body Systems Human Regulation and Reproduction Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways Genetics and Genetic Engineering Diseases and Infections Applications of Inorganic Chemistry Applications of Organic Chemistry Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques Industrial Chemical Reactions Practical Chemical Analysis Biomedical Science

As UCAS tariff. To include Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry at grade B. Applicants should also have a broad range of Ordinary subjects at Grade C or above to include English, Maths and Science.

UCAS Tariff

120

120 UCAS tariff points to include A Level Biology or Chemistry at grade B, plus GCSE English, Maths and two Sciences at grade C or 4.

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Healthcare science

Do you want to get involved in the world's battle against COVID19 and future pandemics?

If so, a degree in Healthcare Science could be for you.

Healthcare and Biomedical scientists have been working tirelessly since the pandemic began to develop diagnostic tests, run COVID testing laboratories, develop vaccines and support doctors in the urgent research into treatment and prevention strategies for the virus. It is a career at the cutting-edge of medical research.

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.

In year 3, you will specialise in one of the following pathways:

- Genetics

- Cellular Sciences

- Infection Sciences

- Blood Sciences

Each pathway contains a work-based training placement, which is integrated with the academic content. This provides invaluable applied experience, developing your skills and boosting your employability. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preference of specialist pathway. This is, however, dependent on placement provision available at the time.

On graduation, you’ll be able to practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in NHS Pathology laboratories.

**Professional accreditation**
This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), National School of Healthcare and Science (NSHCS) and Health Education England, and has approval from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Modules

Year 1: Cell and Tissue Biology (core), Human Genetics and Developmental Biology (core), Human Physiology (core), Introductory Biochemistry (core), Introductory Microbiology (core), Work-based Learning and Professional Practice 1 (core) Year 2: Clinical and Analytical Biochemistry (core), Immunology, Haematology and Transfusion Science (core), Medical Microbiology (core), Molecular Genetics (core), Pathology (core), Work-based Learning and Professional Practice 2 (core) Year 3: Blood Sciences specialism: Diagnostic Biochemistry and Immunology (core), Blood Sciences specialism: Pregnancy and Paediatric Blood Science (core), Blood Sciences specialism: Research Topics 1 in Haematology and Transfusion Science (core), Cellular Sciences specialism: Applications of Cytopathology (core), Cellular Sciences specialism: Clinical Diagnostics in Reproductive Science (core), Cellular Sciences specialism: Diagnostic Histopathology (core), Genetics specialism: Biology of Disease (core), Genetics specialism: Independent Study (core), Genetics specialism: Medical Genetics (core), Infection Sciences specialism: Diagnostic Microbiology (core), Infection Sciences specialism: Infectious Disease: Establishment, Treatment and Control (core), Infection Sciences specialism: Parasitology and Fungal Infections (core), Research Project (core), Work-based Learning and Professional Practice 3 (core)

Assessment methods

The assessment strategy is designed to allow students to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes of an individual module appropriate to the level of study and the learning outcomes of the programme. These learning outcomes are consistent with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. Students will be examined, primarily, on the breadth of knowledge via MCQ and short answer examinations. Coursework assignments will give students the opportunity to gain experience in report writing and data handling and interpretation . As student’s progress, they will have the opportunity to demonstrate increasing skills of analysis, synthesis and criticism through a wide variety of assessment strategies, including written and oral examinations, report writing, group work, essays, including a dissertation/piece of independent study writing, oral presentations, case studies and the project report. The project report provides a major opportunity to demonstrate autonomy in data handling and critical interpretation in a research context. Student’s professional competencies will be assessed primarily in the workplace through the work-based learning modules and facilitated by a ‘Learning contract’.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£22,180
per year
International
£22,180
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Bradford

Department:

School of Chemistry and Biosciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

78%
Healthcare science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Healthcare science (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

67%
Staff make the subject interesting
78%
Staff are good at explaining things
72%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
78%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

67%
Library resources
72%
IT resources
72%
Course specific equipment and facilities
44%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
26%
Male students
74%
Female students
70%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
A

After graduation


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Healthcare science (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,500
low
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

53%
Health professionals
29%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
7%
Therapy professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Healthcare science (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£30k

£30k

£30k

£30k

£34k

£34k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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