BSc Healthcare Science (Life Sciences)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112-120 A level: Minimum three A levels. Grades BC in Biology and an equivalent Science. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DDM within Applied Science. IB: Minimum two Grade 5/6 in Higher Level Biology and equivalent Science.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology), focusing on laboratory-based investigation of human health and disease. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students specialise in a chosen discipline during the second year and undertake a Research Project. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and eligible graduates may register as Biomedical Scientists with the HCPC.
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology & Genetics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Infection & Immunity 1
- Laboratory Skills & Data Analysis
- Professional & Interprofessional Development 1
- Research Methods
- Blood & Cellular Sciences
- Infection & Immunity 2
- Molecular Biology & Genetics
- Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Professional & Interprofessional Development 2
- Healthcare Science Specialism Placement A (non-credit bearing)
- The Biology & Laboratory Investigation of Disease
- Contemporary Topics in Healthcare Science
- Professional Practice & Work-Based Training
- Specialism B
- Research Project