Health Sciences
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
A three-year degree apprenticeship leading to a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science with a specialist pathway in Clinical Engineering (medical engineering, radiation engineering, rehabilitation engineering or renal technology). Delivery is by block release plus one day online.
Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Duration: Typically three years | Intake: September | Study mode: Block release and one day online; September intake; degree apprenticeship | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Year one: Foundations of Engineering Science, Foundations of Mathematics and Statistics, Introduction to Professional Practice in Healthcare Science, Life Science for Clinical Engineering. Year two: Biomedical Engineering Systems, Professional Practice in Action, Research Methods. Year three: a pathway module, a project and the End Point Assessment.
Graduates qualify as healthcare scientists and are eligible to apply for UWE Bristol's MSc Biomedical Science, MSc Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science, MRes Applied Sciences and MSc Health Technology.
Typical offer 96 UCAS tariff points. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics (Functional Skills Level 2 accepted). A-level: grade C or above in at least one relevant STEM subject such as Physics, Engineering or Mathematics. BTEC Diploma: minimum five units in a relevant STEM subject. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit or above in relevant STEM subjects. IB: at least grade 4 in a higher-level relevant STEM subject. Irish Highers: H2 in a relevant STEM subject. T Levels: C or above in Healthcare Science, Science or Engineering. If the subject requirements are not met, a short task may be set to assess suitability. Applicants with more than four years' extensive relevant work experience may receive a reduced offer (for example from 96 to 64 UCAS tariff points); higher-level qualifications such as a degree or PG Diploma may be considered instead of tariff points. Occupational Health clearance (good health and up-to-date routine immunisations) is required, shared by the employer. Applicants must be employed in a role relevant to the apprenticeship, complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job learning within contracted hours with employer support, be aged 16 or over, have the right to work in the UK, be paid at least the apprentice minimum wage and be supported by their employer, who funds the apprenticeship.
Intake: September intake
Duration: Typically three years
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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