Applied Biomedical Science Apprenticeship

Applied Biomedical Science Apprenticeship is a program taught at University of Bradford, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (5 years) options.

The University of Bradford offers the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science Integrated Degree Apprenticeship (Healthcare Science Practitioner), designed exclusively for staff working in NHS Pathology departments. It uses a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease and includes a background in Biomedical Science, with specialist pathways in Genetics, Cellular Sciences, Infection Sciences, and Blood Sciences.

Teaching and assessment combine distance learning and on-campus sessions. Apprentices attend university one day per semester for practical sessions and end of module exams, while other learning takes place via the VLE (Canvas) and Microsoft Teams. The programme includes work-based learning in the training laboratory, with structured support from a workplace mentor and a Personal Academic Tutor.

Modules

• Physiology of Human Body Systems
• Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
• Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques
• Microbiological Techniques
• Chemistry for Biology Technicians
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering
• Practical Chemical Analysis
• Biomedical Science Techniques
• Chemical Laboratory Techniques
• Industrial Chemical Reactions
• Chemical Periodicity and its Applications
• Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry

The minimum requirements for admission in Applied Biomedical Science Apprenticeship at University of Bradford for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Bradford.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Bradford as pre-requiste for admission in Applied Biomedical Science Apprenticeship.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

120 UCAS tariff points. Applicants must be working in NHS pathology departments and have full support of their laboratory to enrol on the programme.

• A level Biology or Chemistry minimum grade B. Please note that where a science A-level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).
• T levels: Merit - with subject specific requirement in Science.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM with a minimum of 6 modules passed with a minimum grade of Merit in a relevant Science to include six specific units out of the following modules: Physiology of Human Body Systems; Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction; Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques; Microbiological Techniques; Chemistry for Biology Technicians; Genetics and Genetic Engineering; Practical Chemical Analysis; Biomedical Science Techniques; Chemical Laboratory Techniques; Industrial Chemical Reactions; Chemical Periodicity and its Applications; Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry; Physiological Investigations; Diseases and Infections
• Applicants on Access Programmes: 104 UCAS tariff points. Applicants must have an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Science subject and have achieved a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction.
• International Baccalaureate Requirements: 120 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 6 and one other Higher Level Science subject plus Higher Level 3 or Standard Level 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.
• Learners on this programme must have the right to remain or be a UK citizen - IBMS requirements.
• Plus minimum of GCSE English, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

All applicants meeting the qualifications described above will be interviewed prior to an offer, and could be required to sit an entry assessment.

IELTS 7.0 with 6 in each sub test.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/healthcare-science-apprenticeship/

• Healthcare Science practitioners
• Biomedical Scientists in NHS laboratories
• Laboratory-based or non-laboratory-based scientist in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other related industries
• Academic research and teaching

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