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BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science - three Physiological Sciences specialisms (Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A three-year degree apprenticeship leading to a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science with a Physiological Sciences pathway (cardiac physiology, respiratory and sleep physiology or neurophysiology). 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

What you will study

Year one: Foundations of Mathematics and Statistics, Introduction to Physiological Diagnostics, Introduction to Professional Practice in Healthcare Science, Scientific Basis of Physiological Sciences. Year two: Research Methods, Professional Practice in Action and a pathway module (Cardiac Physiology, Respiratory and Sleep Physiology or Neurophysiology). Year three: an advanced pathway module, a project and the End Point Assessment.

Career pathways

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.

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Entry requirements

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 one of Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science in Society, Sport and Physical Education or Sports Studies. BTEC Diploma: minimum five units in an acceptable subject. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit or above in a relevant subject. IB: grade 4 or above in a higher-level listed subject. Irish Highers: H2 in a listed subject. T Levels: C or above in Healthcare Science or Science. SCST diploma in ECG Interpretation and ARTP exam are welcomed additional qualifications. 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

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