Applied Biomedical Science (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship), BSc (Hons), at University of Portsmouth

Applied Biomedical Science (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship), BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time, Distance	3 years	September	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Applied Biomedical Science (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship), BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

If you work in a supporting role in a pathology lab environment and want to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), this four-year, part-time BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree apprenticeship is for you. You'll study alongside your existing job, and won't need to pay anything towards your course fees.

When you complete the course successfully, you'll be eligible to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You'll have a vital, in-demand skill set, opening paths to roles from diagnosing illnesses such as COVID–19 to establishing whether a patient and donor are compatible for transplantation.

Course highlights

Learn about the main pathological disciplines, including haematology, blood transfusion, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, histology and immunology
Develop your skills in interpreting data in a laboratory context
Have the opportunity to apply for membership to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), opening up a further portfolio of training courses, and the potential for future professional advancement
Improve your communication skills in scientific and analytical writing, learning how to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad audience
Earn a degree qualification while you work, with the Government and your employer covering your tuition fees

Careers and opportunities

Whether it's processing tests for diseases such as coronavirus or providing diagnosis services to GPs, accident and emergency departments and other health services, registered Biomedical Scientists play a key role in public health.

They analyse fluid and tissue samples from patients in order to identify diseases or evaluate the effectiveness of different treatments. In fact, more than 70% of NHS diagnoses are based on lab findings by biomedical scientists, so it's a profession that's always in high demand.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to work in a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist role in areas such as:

Main pathology disciplines, such as haematology, biochemistry, blood transfusion, microbiology, histology or immunology
Molecular medicine
Genetics
Government and professional research

With further training and experience, this qualification allows progression to roles such as:

Section leader
Laboratory manager
Consultant Biomedical Scientist

You'll also be able to continue onto qualification routes such as:

Master's
PhD
Professional Doctorate
IBMS professional qualifications
The Scientist Training Programme (STP)

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

112-120 from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include 40 points from Biology and 40 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you will be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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Applied Biomedical Science (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship), BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth

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