Healthcare Science BSc (Hons)

UCAS course code:  
Life Sciences B190,
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Sleep Sciences BC19,
Neurosensory Sciences F350
Medical Physics B140

Duration:  Three years full-time

Institution code: D26

• Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English and Science plus one of the following
• Normally 280 UCAS Points from at least two A Levels or equivalent with a Science subject at grade B or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma/ National Diploma: Science BTEC with Distinction/Merit/Merit
• BTEC Diploma: Science BTEC with Distinction*/ Distinction*
• BTEC Subsidiary: Only in combination . must meet Sciences requirement
• BTEC National Certificate: Only in combination with other qualifications. Must meet Science requirement
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass in Access to Science. English and Maths GCSE equivalency required, 12 level 2 credits in each subject
• International Baccalaureate: 28+ points
• You must complete an occupational health check, declaration form and enhanced CRB disclosure application form before starting the course, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU's admission policy. Contact us for up-to-date information.

Interview required:

No

International students:

If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Personal Statement selection criteria

• Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling

• Information relevant to the course applied for

• Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence

• If relevant for the course - work and life experience

Teaching is based around lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions.

Much of the assessment of this course will be in the workplace, in topics which are directly relevant to the role of the practitioner in the NHS. You will complete a portfolio of competencies in your laboratory or department. On average you will have four–six contact hours per module per week on academic (university-based modules) plus personal tutor time.

In the first year you take an in-depth look at anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and cell biology and microbiology as well as professional healthcare skills. There is a ten-week placement in an NHS pathology laboratory.

In the second year there are core modules in the science of body systems, clinical investigations, medical ethics, evidence-based medicine and options of several laboratory or clinicallybased speciality modules. There is a second 15-week NHS placement.

In the third year you will study research methods, research design and statistics, choose special study modules and carry out an in-depth research project. You will also complete a final placement in the NHS of up to 25 weeks.

UHL Uniform and Dress Code Policy

This course includes compulsory hospital placements; these are an essential component for the completion of the course. Whilst on placement, students must adhere to the dress code policy of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS (UHL) trust. The UHL trust has given careful consideration to religious needs and every attempt has been made to accommodate these, however, there are some areas where the need to fully comply with infection control guidance has overridden religious requirements.

Further information can be obtained by contacting UHL direct on 0300 303 1573.

This course enables you to become a NHS healthcare science practitioner, working in diagnostic or therapeutic laboratories. Potential career pathways include the areas of audiology, haematology, immunology, genetics and microbiology, life science, respiratory physiology, cardiac and clinical physiology, neurosensory sciences and medical physics. Healthcare scientists working in life sciences may work in hospital labs or out in the community, other national agencies concerned with blood, or health protection and organ transplant.

Please note: these fees are for 2012 and are subject to change.

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You will be taught in world class labs and clinical physiology suites as well as experience clinical/therapeutic settings in your NHS placement departments and laboratories. You will benefit from investment in brand new state-of-theart teaching facilities.

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