BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Healthcare scientists are involved in 80% of all clinical decisions in the NHS. The diagnostic tests that you perform, analyse and interpret will ensure patients have the correct diagnosis to ensure treatment pathways are accurate and lead to improvements in their quality of life.

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Clinical and Professional Practice 1, Human Structure, Function, and Scientific Practice, Biology of Health and Disease in Society, Abdominal Aortic Assessment , Peripheral Arterial Disease Assessment; Level 5 (Year 2): Clinical and Professional Practice 2, Scientific Research and Evaluation Practice, Developing Ultrasound Technology, Lower Limb Venous Assessment, Peripheral Aneurysm Assessment; Level 6 (final year): Independent Research Project - Dissertation, Alternative Imaging Modalities, Clinical and Professional Practice 3, Advanced Vascular Science Investigations, Advanced Ultrasound Technology.

Career pathways

Th University aims to support the development of a sustainable local workforce to meet the staffing needs of the county’s health employers and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Social Science subject, or a Pass (C or above) in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject. Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare. Additional requirements English Language and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have UCAS code B122.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,950 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band C) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time

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