University of Westminster
You will complete a Level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship and obtain a BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science at the University of Westminster in London. The degree takes place over 4 years, as a part time student, where you will be attending university one day a week during term time on day release.
The course will cover the following modules:
Level 4
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Functional Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Learning in Professional Practice
- Professional Development in Science
Level 5
- Advanced Learning in Professional Practice
- Applied Pathobiology
- Infection and Immunity
- Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Research Methods
Level 6
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Clinical Immunology and Immunohaematology
- Final Year Project in Life Sciences
- Medical Microbiology in the Genomics Era
- IBMS Registration Training Portfolio
How you’ll be taught
Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, practical laboratory work, workshops, problem-based and blended learning and supervised use of facilities.
Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops and supervised time in a studio.
- Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers.
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision.
How you'll be assessed
Assessment is through a combination of exams and coursework (including essays, practical work, group work, presentations and reports).
Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:
- Practical: presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts.
- Written exams: end of semester exams.
- Coursework: essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation.
- Portfolio: compilation of evidence demonstrating professional practice.
- Competency: assessment of professional practice leading to independent working.