About the Courses
The BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease.
It examines the causes of disease, and the effects of disease on the normal structure and functions of the human body. You’ll gain a firm understanding of the scientific basis for laboratory investigation, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.
The programme also develops and applies new technologies that help improve patient care.
In year 3, you will specialise in one of the following pathways:
Genetics
Cellular Sciences
Infection Sciences
Blood Sciences
Each pathway contains a work-based training placement, which is integrated with the academic content. This provides invaluable applied experience, developing your skills and boosting your employability. Every effort will be made to accommo
The BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease.
It examines the causes of disease, and the effects of disease on the normal structure and functions of the human body. You’ll gain a firm understanding of the scientific basis for laboratory investigation, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.
The programme also develops and applies new technologies that help improve patient care.
In year 3, you will specialise in one of the following pathways:
Genetics
Cellular Sciences
Infection Sciences
Blood Sciences
Each pathway contains a work-based training placement, which is integrated with the academic content. This provides invaluable applied experience, developing your skills and boosting your employability. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preference of specialist pathway. This is, however, dependent on placement provision available at the time.
Modules
First year
Work Based Learning and Professional Practice 1
Introductory Biochemistry
Introductory Microbiology
Human Physiology
Cell and Tissue Biology
Human Genetics and Developmental Biology
Second year
Work-based Learning and Professional Practice 2 for Healthcare Scientists
Clinical and Analytical Biochemistry
Pathology
Medical Microbiology
Immunology, Haematology and Transfusion Science
Molecular Genetics
Final year
All specialisms
Work-based Learning and Professional Practice 3
Research Project
Genetics
Medical Genetics
Independent Study
Biology of Disease
Blood Science
Research Topics 1 in Haematology and Transfusion Science
Diagnostics in Biochemistry and Immunology
Pregnancy and Paediatric Blood Science
Cellular Science
Clinical Diagnostics in Reproductive Science
Diagnostic Histopathology
Applications of Cytopathology
Infection Science
Infectious Disease: Establishment, Treatment and Control
Diagnostic Microbiology
Parasitology and Fungal Infections