HEALTHCARE SCIENCE PRACTITIONER (BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE) DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP

Programme Content

Level 4 – Professional skills, Introduction to Biomedicine, Biological Chemistry, Cell Biology and Physiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics; 
Level 5 – Human Physiology, Cell Biology and Pathology, Clinical Genetics, Laboratory Investigation of Human Disease, Biochemistry, Microbiology;,
Level 6 –  Research Project, Cancer Biology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Haematology & Transfusion Science, Translational Biomedicine, Professional Practice (inc. End Point Assessment).

Duration and Delivery

4 years part-time, equivalent of one -day release per week.
6 study days on campus (i.e. 3 per autumn- and spring-semester) and work-based learning will be complemented by synchronous (face-to-face) and asynchronous (recorded) on-line teaching activities that will take place over the equivalent of one- day per week throughout the calendar- year.

English Language and Maths (GCSE C/4, B/5); AND at least two A levels (including biology) OR equivalent BTEC National qualifications (inc. suitable chemistry and biology modules) OR Level 3 or 4 Healthcare Science apprenticeship OR an Access to HE course from a relevant QAA-recognised programme. Work experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of academic qualifications .

• A blended learning approach
  Utilising on-line learning platforms, study days and work -based learning provides a flexible study pattern that optimises on-the-job learning and balances off-the-job study with work commitments
• Workforce development
  Apprenticeships provide a means of developing a highly skilled, motivated, resilient and qualified workforce
• Enriching the workforce
  Biomedical Scientists graduating from degree apprenticeships contribute to the development of an agile and skilful Biomedical Science workforce
• Recruitment
  Open up career progression to new or current employees who may be reliant on an income whilst they study 
• Retention
  Raising aspiration and promoting social mobility is transformational and can contribute to local staff recruitment and retention
• Science & Technology
  Develop a Biomedical Science workforce that keeps pace with the rapid advances in science and technology
• Professional recognition
  he Healthcare Science Practitioner apprenticeship programme will be accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS, ) and provide a pathway towards HCPC registration in Biomedical Science.

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