BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship

... United Kingdom
... University of Portsmouth

Course 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.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – AAB–BBB

  • UCAS – 120-136 points from A levels, or equivalent, to include Biology plus 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 to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics:

  1. 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.

  2. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you will be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDD–DDM

  • International Baccalaureate – 31

  • All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview

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

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Guildhall Campus


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Part-time, 4 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

27000,

27000, (INT)


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