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Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of

Medicine & Dentistry

Programme Specification

Healthcare Science (Life Sciences)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences) (4281)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Sciences) (4281)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Sciences) (4281)

Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) (4323)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology)

(4323)

2017/18

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BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Sciences), BSc (Hons) Healthcare

Science (Physiological Sciences)

Final award title:

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Sciences)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Sciences)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology)

Level 4 Intermediate award title:

Certificate of Higher Education (Healthcare Science)

Level 5 Intermediate award title:

Diploma of Higher Education (Healthcare Science)

UCAS code: B901 Healthcare Science (Life Sciences)

B902 Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)

JACS code: B990

Awarding Institution: Plymouth University

Teaching institution: Plymouth University

Accrediting bodies:

Healthcare Science (Life Sciences):

National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS)

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Healthcare Science (Physiological Science):

National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS)

Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP)

Dates of re-accreditation:

NSHCS: 2019

HCPC: 2018

IBMS: 2018

RCCP: 2018

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1. Distinctive Features of the Programme and the Student Experience

The key features of our programmes in healthcare science are:

Multi-disciplinary programmes integrating traditional and clinically-focused

subject areas in biomedicine. Programme is delivered by specialist

academic and clinical healthcare associates and informed by patients,

carers and lay associates.

Flexibility for students to study specialist areas of healthcare science as

well as maintaining academic breadth in these disciplines.

A coherent, progressive curriculum underpinned by experiential and

workplace learning, ensuring competence in core knowledge, personal and

practical skills designed to enhance the students’ academic performance

and professional development.

Enthusiastic, accessible and committed academic staff that offer student

support via personal tutoring throughout their programme of study.

Teaching and Learning informed by nationally and internationally

recognised research, scholarship and professional expertise in biomedicine

and pedagogy.

A learning environment enriched by the presence of a “critical mass” of

healthcare education in the form of the Peninsula Schools of Medicine and

Dentistry, the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, well-equipped

modern laboratories and facilities, plus the legacy of the Centres of

Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

A route to apply for registration as a Healthcare Science Practitioner with

the Academy of Healthcare Science and Registration Council for Clinical

Physiologists (Physiological Science) or as a Biomedical Scientist (Life

Science) with the Health & Care Professions Council and Institute of

Biomedical Science.

2. Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Group(s)

QAA Benchmark Statements for Biomedical Sciences (2015)

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Biomedical-sciences-15.pdf

Refer to Appendix 1 for mapping.


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3. Programme Structure

The BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degrees are three-year programmes with

integrated practice placement learning intended to be the main route for the

training of Healthcare Science Practitioners.

Our awards are focused to the training of Biomedical Scientists for the Life science

disciplines/specialisms (Blood Sciences, Cellular Sciences and Infection Sciences)

and Healthcare Science Practitioners for the physiological science disciplines

(Cardiovascular Physiology and Respiratory and Sleep Physiology). Graduates in

these disciplines will work in a range of healthcare settings to deliver quality

assured tests, diagnostic investigations and interventions for patients/clients.

Our degrees in Healthcare Science are delivered over a period of 3 years.

Modules are organized into credit units of 20, 30 and 40 to enable compliance with

the MSC high level framework whilst maximizing sharing of resource within the

School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences. Programme pathways and their

component modules are displayed in Figures 3.4 – 3.8 (below). Learning in the

university academic setting will be developed, consolidated and enhanced by

workplace learning of 50 weeks total. Here, the knowledge, skills and

professionalism will be assessed to ensure safe and effective future practice.

3.1 Year One

Year one of the programmes provides the student with foundations of healthcare

science through an introduction to the key biomedical science disciplines that

inform clinical healthcare practice. The underlying principles for teaching and

learning in this year are that human physiology is based on a collection of

biological building blocks. It is damage to these components and dysfunction in the

processes they facilitate that are at the centre of human pathology.

In addition to biomedical sciences, there is an introduction to the context and

practice of Healthcare Science in the NHS, as well as an introduction to the

personal qualities, attributes and skills required of a healthcare professional. In a

specific practice-related module, students will be introduced to (amongst other

topics) the operational components of the NHS, as well as the nature and impact

of disease on individuals and society.

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Students enrolled on life sciences programmes and physiology programmes will

separately take two specific modules in year one, exploring the scientific and

contextual basis of practice in these healthcare science divisions. Life Science

students will undertake the BHCS1003 Human metabolism module introducing

biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology and their relationships with disease

pathology and diagnostics whilst the BHCS1006 Infection and immunity module

integrates the body’s defence mechanisms against disease alongside the four

major groups of infectious organisms. Physiological Science students will

undertake BHCS1008 Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology module

introducing the underpinning principles of cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep

physiology and BHCS1009 Cardiovascular and respiratory pathophysiology

module integrating the pathological principles of these disciplines.

During year one, all students will receive mandatory skills training and preparation

to enable them to engage effectively and safely with their workplace learning

environment. The first year includes 10 week clinical practice where students will

gain experience of employment in an NHS healthcare science setting relating to

either the life science or physiological science.

Students achieving 120 credits at level 4 (year one) are eligible for progression to

year two of the programme or to exit the programme with the award of Cert. H.E.

Healthcare Science.

In certain circumstances, students may also eligible to transfer to another

programme in the School such as BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences or BSc (Hons)

Human Biosciences, but such transfer is dependent on availability of places and

the academic achievement of each individual.

3.2 Year Two

Year two of the programmes is designed to develop knowledge and understanding

of the key disciplines introduced in year one. Subject theory will be developed in

the context of applied skills, techniques and methodologies applicable to the

scientific investigation of human health and disease. There will also be a number

of pathway specific modules, designed to introduce the context of professional

practice for the named healthcare science disciplines. Year two is also the formal

location for the introduction of the skills and methods required to interrogate,

assess and evaluate the clinical evidence base.

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Life Science pathways: Students on the Blood Science pathway will take

BHCS2005 Clinical Haematology and Biochemistry module which encompasses

the underlying scientific theory and diagnostic tests used in biochemistry,

haematology and transfusion science laboratories. Students on the Infection

Science pathway will take BHCS2012 Infection sciences in health and disease

module delivering the practical and theoretical overview of infective

microorganisms, their safe laboratory investigation and the principles of

epidemiology and infection control and health protection measures. Students on

the Cellular Science pathway will take BHCS2004 Cell biology in health and

disease which examines the fundamental principles of cell biology in health and

disease. It will include the theory and practice of cellular laboratory.

Physiological Science pathways: students on the cardiac physiology pathway

will undertake BHCS2016 Electrocardiography module including cardiac

physiological monitoring, requisite skills and confidence to practice safely and

effectively in a healthcare science context and insight into patient impact (including

carers). Students on the respiratory and sleep pathway will take BHCS2017

monitoring and analysis of respiratory function examining the routine practical

techniques applied in pulmonary physiological monitoring, respiratory gas analysis

and oximetry alongside the requisite skills and confidence to practice safely and

effectively in a healthcare science context and insight into the patient pathway,

patient and carer impact for common disorders.

Professional practice as a healthcare scientist will continue to be developed

utilizing a reflection on the previous year’s experiences as well as a further

exploration of the operations and coordination multidisciplinary and multi -

professional healthcare teams.

As with year one, students will be prepared for work placement by specific skills

training and updates. At the end of this year students will attend a 15 week work

placement in an NHS healthcare science setting relating to a specific discipline

that attracts academic credit for the demonstration of specific skills and

competencies as required by the MSC high level framework curricula and

associated PTP learning guides / training manuals.

Students achieving 120 credits at level 5 (year two) are eligible for progression to

year three of the programme or to exit the programme with the award of Dip. H.E.

Healthcare Science

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3.3 Year Three

Year three of the course will be focused on the specialist skills, methods and

techniques required to operate safely and effectively as a professional practitioner

in a named healthcare science specialism/discipline.

Life Science pathways: Students on the blood science pathway will undertake

the BHCS 3010 Haematology and transfusion medicine module exploring current

practice and specialist testing in these disciplines including testing during

pregnancy and for paediatrics. They will also take BHCS3011Clinical Immunology

and biochemical screening module which utilises a critical and comprehensive

approach to modern testing in these disciplines. Students on the Infection science

pathway will undertake both BHCS3015 Clinical microbiology and BHCS3016

Public health infection science modules covering an in depth understanding of

infection agents, diagnostics and principles of anti-microbial therapy alongside the

wider context of surveillance, control measures and identification of high-risk within

the population. Students on the Cellular science pathway will undertake

BHCS3013 Cellular pathology exploring contemporary methods and techniques

for investigative pathology in a comprehensive and critical manner alongside

BHCS3014 Reproductive science module delivering current concepts and

techniques in reproductive biology and pathology with particular reference to

infertility and assisted reproduction.

Physiological Science pathways: students on the cardiac physiology pathway

will undertake BHCS3017 Clinical cardiac science and BHCS3018 Specialist

cardiovascular investigations modules enabling application of the specialist

aspects of cardiac physiology and pathology to contemporary practice. The

modules include exposure to provocative and invasive cardiac procedures in a

patient-centred context, invasive pressure measurement and specialist cardiac

investigations. Students on the respiratory and sleep pathway will undertake

BHCS 3019 Applied respiratory science and BHCS3020 Applied sleep science

modules which apply the specialist aspects of respiratory and sleep physiological

measurements to practice and challenge testing procedures in aspects of

respiratory and sleep measurement.

Year three sees students studying 60 credits worth of discipline specific scientific

techniques and methods utilised in the clinical laboratory investigation and

monitoring of human health and disease. Students will also be required to

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undertake a research project focused on a specific aspect of practice related to a

named healthcare science specialism/discipline.

Students will be again prepared for Year 3 work placement by specific skills

training and updates for the BHCS3012 Professional practice module. The

placement in year three is of 25 weeks duration and will be in an NHS healthcare

science setting relating to a specific discipline. This placement attracts 20

academic credits for the demonstration of specific skills and competencies as

required by the MSC high level framework curricula and associated PTP learning

guides / training manuals.

For the award of BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science students must achieve a total of

360 academic credits, including 120 credits at level 6 (year 3) and 120 further

credits at level 5 or above.

Students who achieve a maximum of 320 academic credits, including 80 credits at

level 6 and 120 additional credits at level 5 or above are entitled to the award of

BSc Healthcare Science.


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3.4 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences)

Year One

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences - Stage One)

BHCS1001 BHCS1007

Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation

(20cr)

Foundations of

Healthcare

Science Practice

and Workplace

Learning (0cr)

BHCS1002 BHCS1003

Human Anatomy and

Physiology: Cells to

Systems (20cr)

Human Metabolism

(20cr)

Inter-semester break

BHCS1004PP

Introduction to Human Pathology (20cr)

BHCS1005 BHCS1006

Human Disease (20cr) Infection and Immunity

(20cr)

Year Three

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences - Stage Three)

BHCS3021 BHCS3010 BHCS3011

Research

Project in

Healthcare

Science (30cr)

Haematology and

Transfusion Medicine

(30cr)

Clinical Immunology and

Biochemical Screening

(30cr)

Inter-semester Break

BHCS3012

Professional Practice in Healthcare Science (30cr)

Year Two

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences – Stage Two)

BHCS 2007 BHCS2008 BHCS2009

Diagnostic and

Clinical Biomedicine

(20cr)

Methods in Infection

and Immunity (20cr)

Techniques in

Microscopy and

Molecular Biology

(20cr)


BHCS 2010 BHCS2011 BHCS2005

Evidence Based

Practice in

Healthcare Science

(20cr)

Healthcare Life Science

Professional (20cr)

Clinical

Haematology and

Biochemistry

(20cr)

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3.5 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Sciences)

Year One

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Sciences - Stage One)

BHCS1001 BHCS1007

Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation (20cr)

Foundations of

Healthcare

Science Practice

and Workplace

Learning (0cr)

BHCS1002 BHCS1003

Human Anatomy

and Physiology:

Cells to Systems

(20cr)

Human Metabolism (20cr)


BHCS1004PP


BHCS1005 BHCS1006

Human Disease

(20cr) Infection and Immunity (20cr)

Year Three

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Sciences - Stage Three)


Research

Project in

Healthcare

Science (30cr)

Cellular Pathology (40cr) Reproductive Science

(20cr)


BHCS3012


Year Two

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Sciences - Stage Two)


Diagnostic and

Clinical

Biomedicine

(20cr)


and Immunity (20cr)

Techniques in Microscopy

and Molecular Biology

(20cr)



Evidence Based

Practice in

Healthcare

Science (20cr)


Professional (20cr)

Cell Biology in Health and

Disease (20cr)

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3.6 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Sciences)

Year One

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Sciences - Stage One)

BHCS1001 BHCS1007


Foundations of

Healthcare Science

Practice and

Workplace

Learning (0cr)

BHCS1002 BHCS1003

Human Anatomy

and Physiology:

Cells to Systems

(20cr)

Human Metabolism (20cr)


BHCS1004PP


BHCS1005 BHCS1006

Human Disease

(20cr) Infection and Immunity (20cr)

Year Three

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Sciences – Stage Three)


Research

Project in

Healthcare

Science (30cr)

Clinical Microbiology

(40cr)

Public Health Infection

Sciences (20cr)


BHCS3012


YearTwo

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Sciences -Stage Two)


Diagnostic and

Clinical

Biomedicine

(20cr)


and Immunity (20cr)

Techniques in Microscopy

and Molecular Biology (20cr)



Evidence Based

Practice in

Healthcare

Science (20cr)


Professional (20cr)

Infection Sciences in Health

and Disease (20cr)

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3.7 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

Year One

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology - Stage One)

BHCS1001 BHCS1007


Foundations of

Healthcare

Science Practice

and Workplace

Learning (0cr)

BHCS1002 BHCS1008

Human Anatomy and

Physiology: Cells to Systems

(20cr)

Cardiovascular and

Respiratory Physiology

(20cr)


BHCS1004PP


BHCS1005 BHCS1009

Human Disease (20cr)

Cardiovascular and

Respiratory Pathophysiology

(20cr)

Year Three

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology - Stage Three)


Research Project

in Healthcare

Science (30cr)

Clinical Cardiac

Sciences (30cr)

Specialist Cardiovascular Investigations

(30cr)


BHCS3012


Year Two

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology – Stage Two)

BHCS2013 BHCS2014

Clinical Cardiovascular, Respiratory

and Sleep Physiology (30cr)

Clinical Physiology Instrumentation

and Techniques (20cr)


BHCS2015 BHCS2016

Healthcare Physiological Science

Professional (30cr) Electrocardiography (40cr)

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3.8 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)

Year One

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology - Stage One)

BHCS1001 BHCS1007


Foundations of

Healthcare

Science

Practice and

Workplace

Learning (0cr)

BHCS1002 BHCS1008

Human Anatomy

and Physiology:

Cells to Systems

(20cr)

Cardiovascular and Respiratory

Physiology (20cr)


BHCS1004PP


BHCS1005 BHCS1009

Human Disease

(20cr)


Pathophysiology (20cr)

Year Three

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology - Stage Three)


Research Project in

Healthcare Science

(30cr)

Applied Respiratory

Sciences (30cr) Applied Sleep Sciences (30cr)


BHCS3012


Year Two

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology - Stage

Two)

BHCS2013 BHCS2014

Clinical Cardiovascular,

Respiratory and Sleep Physiology

(30cr)

Clinical Physiology Instrumentation

and Techniques (20cr)


BHCS2015 BHCS2017

Healthcare

Physiological Science

Professional (30cr)

Monitoring and Analysis of Respiratory Function

(40cr)

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3.9 Placement Grading

Students in Year 2 (BHCS2011 or BHCS2015) and Year 3 (BHCS3012) will be

graded on placement performance as well as having a pass/fail judgement for

clinical competency. PASS / FAIL competencies reflect competence mapped

against professional standards but do not reflect the aptitude or performance of

students on placement practice within the final degree award. Judgements will be

assessed in the following areas; completion of placement tasks, knowledge and

understanding, communication and professionalism (see grading scheme as

viewed on the Profile online portfolio below). Grade awarded is not focussed in

any one task, but on overall placement performance. Grades are awarded in the

online portfolio and aligned using the following marking criteria with student

performance (Table 1).

Grading placement enables student performance on placement to be reflected in

the final degree award (which will be of benefit to students and future employers).

Placement grading can readily identify good professional practice in the final

award and by using these criteria, we can also review and remediate performance

of a student and / or early identification of failing students at Year 2 (E and F

grades will trigger a discussion around a failing student and consequent non-

progression). No first year placements are graded as placement is not credit

bearing.


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Table 1 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science Awards – Grading Criteria for Placement Practice

A B C D E F

Completion of Placement Tasks

Completes all assigned placement tasks to a high standard, in a proficient and time efficient manner

Completes assigned placement tasks with no significant errors or omissions, efficiently within a timely manner with minimal additional mentoring support

Completes assigned placement tasks but with room for improvement in some areas; requires extended timeframes and / or additional mentor support

Assigned placement tasks are completed but at a low standard; completed in an untimely manner and requires considerable additional mentoring and support

Does not fully complete placement tasks and at a low standard or untimely manner requiring considerable mentoring and support

Does not complete placement tasks and tasks completed at an unacceptable standard with inclusion of extended timeframes, considerable mentoring and support

Knowledge & Understanding

Demonstrates a full understanding of the placement context, and an excellent application of scientific theory to practice

Demonstrates a substantial understanding of the placement context, and a good application of scientific theory to practice

Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the placement context, and some application of scientific theory to practice

Demonstrates enough understanding of the placement context but with minimal application of scientific theory to practice

Demonstrates a marginal understanding of the placement context with a lack of application of scientific theory to practice

A concerning lack of understanding of the placement context with no application of scientific theory to practice

Communication Excellent standard of communication. Communicates with clarity in verbal and written formats

High standard of communication. Communicates with clarity in verbal and written formats

Adequate standard of communication. Communicates with some clarity in verbal and written formats

Low standard of communication. Communicates with lack of clarity in verbal and/or written formats

Marginal standard of communication. Poor communication which lacks clarity in both verbal or written formats

Unacceptable standard of communication. Very poor communicator in both verbal and written formats

Professionalism Always acts in a professional manner with colleagues, other employees and where appropriate patients and service users

Consistently acts in a professional manner with colleagues, other employees and where appropriate patients and service users

Regularly acts in a professional manner with colleagues, other employees and where appropriate patients and service users

Usually acts in a professional manner with colleagues, other employees and where appropriate patients and service users

Inconsistent professionalism demonstrated with colleagues, other employees and where appropriate patients and service users

Unacceptable and inconsistent standard of professionalism shown when dealing with colleagues, other employees and where appropriate patients and service users


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3.10 Modules Overview

Stage One

BHCS Content

1001 Introduces the fundamental principles underlying investigation and experimentation in the key disciplines within the subject area of biomedical sciences; exploring basic knowledge, skills and practice and enable development of personal and transferable skills.

1002 Introduction to the key anatomical features of the body and how physiological function is controlled to maintain homeostasis and health; exploration of cell and tissue biology and the founding principles of genetics, embryology and human development alongside anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems.

1003 Introduction to the biochemistry underlying human metabolism, exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which the human body extracts energy from nutrients to sustain life and includes metabolic dysfunction in relation to human disease pathology and diagnosis

1005 Introduces key concepts associated with altered health states in humans including genetic, developmental and environmental causes of human disease and the pathological changes effected at cellular, tissue and organ level. A range of physiological dysfunction associated with human disease informing clinical pharmacology and therapeutics will be examined.

1006 Introduces the student to infection & immunity and the study of microorganisms with a particular emphasis on food-borne pathogens. It explores concepts of food safety, gut organisms, infectious disease and the body’s ability to resist and repel such disease via a range of immune responses

1007 An introductory framework for Healthcare Science practice, being the major vehicle for the understanding, acquisition and development of the theoretical, practical and personal attributes necessary for development of a Healthcare Science Practitioner.

1008

This module provides the learner with the theoretical and practical foundations for practice in healthcare physiological sciences, by introducing the underpinning biological principles of cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology

1009

This module provides the learner with the theoretical and practical foundations for practice in the healthcare physiological sciences, by introducing the underpinning pathophysiological principles as applied to cardiac, respiratory and sleep physiology.

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Stage Two

BHCS Content

2004 This module examines the fundamental principles of cell biology in health and disease. It will include the theory and practice of cellular laboratory science and introduce the scope and practice of light microscopy and histology in clinical investigation and cellular pathology.

2005 Clinical laboratory tests for a wide variety of biochemical and haematological parameters play an important role in disease diagnosis. This module will investigate both the scientific theory underlying commonly used tests and their application in biochemistry, haematology and transfusion science laboratories.

2007 This module explores evidence based laboratory medicine and through selected case studies emphasizes the integrated nature of the investigation and study of disease. Students will study the key analytical methods and techniques employed in biomedical laboratories and their utility within diagnostic and clinical biomedicine.

2008 This module gives an insight to the major laboratory methods and techniques used to study infection and immunity. Introduction to the isolation and culture of infective microorganisms, and selected protocols for the clinical investigation of cellular and molecular components of the immune response. Includes patient and carer impact, whilst developing requisite skills and knowledge of a Healthcare Science practitioner/Biomedical Scientist.

2009 This module gives an insight to the major laboratory methods utilising microscopy for the clinical investigation of molecules, cells and tissues. It also aims to provide an introduction to the theory, practice and utility of molecular biology in diagnostic biomedicine.

2010 This module continues the processes of understanding, acquisition and development of the skills and personal attributes necessary for a Healthcare Science Practitioner. It also provides a foundation in research theory and methodology for systematic study of the evidence base in biomedicine and healthcare.

2011 This module introduces the healthcare life science practitioner to the importance and operation of multidisciplinary teams in healthcare. They will also explore evidence-based laboratory medicine and how this is used to optimise laboratory services. This module also contains the work placement in clinical environments of their chosen discipline where students will further develop an understanding of the scope and practice of healthcare, whilst developing the skills and professional qualities of a Healthcare Science practitioner/Biomedical Scientist.

2012 This module gives an overview of microbial diseases, the safe laboratory investigation of infectious agents, epidemiology, infection control, including health protection measures, antimicrobial therapy and vaccination.

2013 This module will review the common disorders affecting cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep function. It will include aetiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and the body’s responses to a range of conditions. Learners will also develop an understanding of the patient pathway and explore the key principles of measurement techniques underpinning cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep analysis in a clinical setting.

2014 This module provides a familiarisation with the functions and characteristics of clinical equipment used for assessing and recording key physiological parameters. Detailed insight of technologies used and critical evaluation of parameters and measurement will be examined.

2015 This module continues the processes of understanding, acquisition and development of the skills and personal attributes necessary for a Healthcare Physiological Science Practitioner. It also provides a foundation in research theory and methodology for systematic study of the evidence base in healthcare science. During this module there will be a work placement in the clinical setting of their chosen discipline, where learners will further develop their skills and professional conduct.

2016

This module introduces students to the routine practical techniques applied in cardiac physiological monitoring. It will allow students to develop the requisite skills and confidence to practice safely and effectively in a healthcare science context. Students will gain insight into patient impact (including carers), whilst developing requisite skills and knowledge of a Healthcare Science practitioner.

2017

This module introduces students to the routine practical techniques applied in pulmonary physiological monitoring, respiratory gas analysis and oximetry. It will allow students to develop the requisite skills and confidence to practice safely and effectively in a healthcare science context. Students will gain insight into the patient pathway, patient and carer impact for common disorders.

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Stage 3

BHCS Content

3010 This module provides theoretical knowledge of haematological disorders and their treatment and the impact to patients and carers upon diagnosis of abnormality. It will explore current practice in haematology and transfusion medicine, including investigative testing in pregnancy and paediatric blood science. Students will develop requisite knowledge of a Healthcare Science practitioner / Biomedical Scientist.

3011 This module provides theoretical knowledge that will enable students to operate effectively in a modern blood sciences laboratory. Contemporary practice in clinical immunology and biochemistry will be explored in a comprehensive and critical manner. Students will gain insight to patient and carer impact whilst developing key skills and knowledge of a Healthcare Science practitioner / Biomedical Scientist.

3012 This module consolidates material from years one and two of the programme. It extends understanding and acquisition of skills necessary for a Healthcare Science Practitioner, enabling a safe and effective contribution to high quality care in each chosen discipline. This module also contains 25 week work placement in an appropriate clinical setting

3013 This module provides theoretical and practical skills that will enable students to operate effectively in a modern cellular sciences laboratory. Contemporary methods and techniques

for investigative pathology will be explored in a comprehensive and critical manner. 3014 This module provides the theoretical underpinning that will enable students to operate

effectively in a modern reproductive science laboratory. Current concepts and techniques in reproductive biology and pathology, with particular reference to infertility and assisted reproduction, will be explored in a critical manner.

3015 The module will develop an in-depth understanding of the commonly encountered infections, tests to identify the disease agents and the principles of antimicrobial therapy. Includes the impact on patient and carer. Students develop requisite skills and knowledge of a Healthcare Science practitioner / Biomedical Scientist.

3016 This module provides an overview of infection sciences in a public health context. It will explore surveillance and control measures for managing infections in hospital and community settings as well as infections acquired by high risk patient groups.

3017 This module is taken by cardiovascular science students to enable them to apply specialist aspects of cardiac physiology and pathology to contemporary practice. It will include exposure to provocative and invasive cardiac procedures in a patient-centred context.

3018 This module will enable students to apply specialist aspects of cardiovascular physiological measurement to practice. It will include exposure to provocative testing and invasive pressure measurement and cardiac investigations

3019 This module is taken by respiratory and sleep science students to enable them to apply specialist aspects of respiratory physiology to practice. It will include exposure to blood gas measurement and challenge testing procedures in a patient-centred context.

3020 This module will enable students to apply specialist aspects of sleep physiological measurement to practice. It will enable students to explore the use of sleep assessment to

investigate sleep physiology and pathophysiology. 3021 This module is largely comprised of independent self-directed study under the guidance of a

project advisor. The project will address a specific research question(s) and will include a literature review and report writing.

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4 Programme Aims

The aims of our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree programmes are as

follows:

To provide a scientifically-based and intellectually stimulating programme of

study incorporating theoretical, quantitative and practical aspects of

healthcare science.

To enable students to acquire transferable, technical and professional skills

appropriate to both personal and career development.

To develop safe and ethical working practices for engagement with patients

and service users and employment within multi-professional healthcare

teams.

To develop a scientific approach to the investigation and solving of

problems associated with the laboratory diagnosis and investigation of

human disease.

To promote, develop and recognize through successful completion of the

award, demonstrable professional competence and skills for employment

as a Healthcare Science Practitioner / Biomedical Scientist in the NHS.

5 Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes of our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree

programmes and therefore the achievement represented by these qualifications are

shown below. These outcomes are explicitly linked to the QAA Framework for Higher

Education Qualifications (FHEQ) descriptors (available at

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/informationandguidance/pages/the-framework-for-

higher-education-qualifications-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland.aspx as well as

QAA Benchmark Statements for Biomedical Sciences (2015)


and NSHCS curricula 2013-14 https://www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/msc-

framework-curricula/ptp-1/learning-outcomes-indicative-content-and-training-

programme-manuals

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/informationandguidance/pages/the-framework-for-higher-education-qualifications-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland.aspx

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/informationandguidance/pages/the-framework-for-higher-education-qualifications-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland.aspx


https://www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/msc-framework-curricula/ptp-1/learning-outcomes-indicative-content-and-training-programme-manuals



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5.1 Knowledge and understanding

On successful completion graduates should have developed:

Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with

healthcare science, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the

context of a specific laboratory specialism

Knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles and

the main methods of inquiry in healthcare science

An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences

analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge

A systematic understanding of the founding disciplines of healthcare

science, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least

some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of

these disciplines

An ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and

enquiry within the healthcare sciences

An appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits of knowledge within

the healthcare sciences. An ability to apply the methods and techniques

that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their

knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.

5.2 Cognitive and intellectual skills

On successful completion graduates should have developed:

An ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative

data, to develop lines of argument and make sound judgments in

accordance with basic theories and concepts in the healthcare sciences

An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in

which they were first studied.

A conceptual understanding that enables the student: (i) to devise and

sustain arguments, and/or solve problems, using ideas and techniques,

some of which are at the forefront of the biomedical and healthcare

sciences; (ii) to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current

research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the healthcare sciences.

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An ability to critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts

and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame

appropriate questions to achieve a solution or identify a range of solutions

to a problem.

5.3 Key and transferable skills

On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to:

Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems

related to the healthcare sciences

Communicate the results of their work accurately and reliably, and with

structured and coherent arguments

Evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving

problems related to biomedical and healthcare sciences

Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical

analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from

that analysis

Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis, in a variety

of forms, to colleagues, patients and the general public, and deploy the key

techniques of communication within healthcare science teams effectively

Manage their own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews , primary

sources and the broader evidence base of medicine health and social care

Demonstrate competency in a range of safe and ethical working practices

for engagement with patients and service users and employment within

multi-professional healthcare teams.

5.4 Employment related skills


Undertake training for the development of new and existing skills and

competencies within a structured and managed healthcare science

workplace environment.

Demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in

the healthcare sciences requiring: (i) the exercise of initiative and personal

responsibility; (ii) an understanding of the needs of patients/clients (iii)

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decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts; and (iv) the

learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a

professional or equivalent nature.

5.5 Practical skills


Plan, manage and execute laboratory work in a responsible and safe

manner

Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory analyses and apply

appropriate statistical tests to datasets

Record clinical and laboratory observations in a professional manner

Operate key instrumentation related to the practice of healthcare science

within their disciplines and specialism

6 Admissions Criteria, including APCL, APEL and DAS arrangements

The BSc. (Hons) Healthcare Science programmes are vocational awards for the

education and training of Healthcare Science Practitioners for the NHS. We

welcome applications from people who, in addition to any formal qualifications:

can express a desire to work as a scientist whose practice underpins high

quality, safe and effective patient-centred healthcare.

have the ability to succeed on their chosen degree programme.

have a commitment and enthusiasm to learn.

All applications are considered on individual merit in relation to the aims and

outcomes of the programme.

As part of its obligations and responsibilities as an education provider for NHS

professionals, the University of Plymouth will apply additional entry and selection

processes for those applying to enrol on BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science

programmes. Entry to these programmes is subject to interview and to satisfactory

results from screening by Healthcare Occupational Health Professionals and

enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) checks. Full details of

entry and selection procedures are available from the Admissions Office.

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6.1 Qualifications for Entry

We welcome a mix of AS/A-Level and Vocational A-Level qualifications as well as

specialisation in either. The table below sets out normal minimum qualifications

required. The acceptability of qualifications by programme is stated in the current

University Prospectus, and on the University’s website

http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/undergraduate.

Offers made to mature applicants (over 21) may take account of work and life

experience.

Entry requirements summary for BSc Healthcare Science programmes

A-Level Normal minimum entry requirements are 300 points from three

A levels to include a grade B in Biology and a grade B in

another science subject - this can include Chemistry,

Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology,

Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies

GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English Language grade C (Grade 4)

General Studies A-

Level

Is not accepted as part of a points offer

BTEC National

Diploma/QCF Extended

Diploma

Interview prior to offer DMM Biology, Science or Healthcare

Science. Refer to institution for specific unit requirements

International

Baccalaureate

28 points including 5 at Higher Level Biology and a second

science

Progression from

Foundation Year

Students need to achieve an overall mark of at least 60% with

at least 60% in Biology and Chemistry

Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being

considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to

be considered further.

Applicants must also pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational

health checks satisfactorily in order to be eligible to enrol on the programme.

All applicants will be required to attend a recruitment day at which interviews will

be undertaken.

http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/undergraduate

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Successful completion of the Foundation Year does not guarantee admission to

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science programmes. Students wishing to apply for a

place on these degrees are advised to contact the Admissions Office to arrange a

meeting with the School of Biomedical and Healthcare Science Admissions Tutor.

Plymouth University is committed to providing equality for all irrespective of age,

disability, ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality), gender, gender

reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership,

pregnancy and maternity and will work to ensure that all students, employees and

visitors, as well as those who apply or seek to apply to work or study at the

University, are treated fairly and are not subjected to discrimination by the

University on any of these grounds (University Equality and Diversity Policy,

Revised August 2016).

The Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry welcomes applications from

people with disabilities who will be considered on the same academic grounds as

other potential students. Considerations about individual needs arising from

disability will be made separately, and we will strive to meet an individual disabled

student's needs wherever possible in consultation with Disability ASSIST.

English Language Requirements

Students are required to produce evidence of English language ability. This will

normally be the equivalent of:

IELTS score of 7.0 or above with at least 7.0 in the listening and reading

sections and at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections.

TOEFL ‘internet-based’ test (ibt) – 100

TOEFL Paper test – 600

GCSE English Grade C (Grade 4)

Equivalencies are detailed on the University website:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/international-students-entry-requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/international-students-entry-requirements

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6.2 Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) and Assessment

of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

The University’s regulations for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL)

and Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) are set out in the

‘University Academic Regulations’. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-

life/academic-regulations

We may also consider admission on the basis of work or life experience.

We welcome evidence of prior learning and experience from applicants. Due to the

range and mixture of prior qualification and experience applications presenting

such evidence will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Tutor in

consultation with the programmes team.

7. Progression criteria for Final and Intermediate Awards

Progression to Stage two (Year 2) or award of Certificate of Higher Education

requires 120 credits at level 4 (Year 1) to include the pattern of modules specified

above.

Progression to final year or award of Diploma of Higher Education requires 240

credits at level 4 (Year 1) and 5 (Year 2) to include the pattern of modules

specified above.

BSc Healthcare Science: 320 credits, including 80 credits at level 6 (Year 3), 120

further credits at level 5 (Year 2) or above and 120 credits at level four (Year 1)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: 360 credits, including 120 credits at level 6 (Year

3), 120 further credits at level 5 (Year 2) or above and 120 credits at level four

(Year 1).

8. Exceptions to Regulations

There are some rules and regulations which will differ from the normal university

rules and regulations. Exceptions to university rules are mainly made because of

professional requirements. The following rules and regulations are exceptions to

the normal University regulations and apply to the BSc Healthcare Science

programmes:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/academic-regulations

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/academic-regulations

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Students are required to pass all elements of a module assessment at 40%.

Minimum attendance levels: 75% for taught components and 100% for

placements

Procedure in event of failure (level four, five and six): A student will be

deemed to have completed a level if they have passed all modules within

that level. There will be no compensation between modules and no

compensatory passes will be awarded. No compensation for failure after

completed resits can be awarded.

In the case of workplace learning modules a maximum of two attempts at

the module and its assessment can be permitted at the discretion of the

Award Assessment Board.

To qualify for the award of BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science a student must

pass all modules, including all clinical education placements, and have

successfully completed 360 credits of which at least 120 must be at level

six and a further 120 at level five or above.

An aegrotat award is not permitted for the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science.

9. Transitional Arrangements

The new programme structure will be implemented across all years from Summer

2015.

Students repeating modules that were last delivered in the academic year 2014-15

will be enrolled on the equivalent new modules. Learning outcomes for the old and

new modules have been mapped.

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10. Appendices:

Appendix 1: Mapping to QAA Subject Benchmarks for Biomedical Science (1A

Life Science and 1B Physiological Science)

Appendix 2: Mapping of Programmes to the Modernising Scientific Careers High

Level Framework Curricula

Appendix 3: Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) mapping to IBMS Programme

Requirements

Appendix 4: Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (Life Sciences)

Appendix 5: Programme Intended Learning outcomes (Physiological Sciences)

Appendix 6: Assessment mapping to modules

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Appendix 1A: Healthcare Science (Life Science) mapping to QAA

Benchmark Standards (2015) for Biomedical Sciences

Threshold standard for all Biomedical Sciences

8.6 On graduating with an honours degree in biomedical sciences, the graduate will have the following core knowledge, understanding and skills:

i. the ability to explain biomedical sciences phenomena at a variety of levels (from molecule to cell to organ and system function) in the human body in health and disease, the common causes and effects of disease, the body's defence mechanisms and approaches to treatment

ii. experience and competence in a broad range of appropriate practical techniques and skills relevant to the biomedical sciences including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses and the ability to place the work in context and to suggest lines of further investigation

iii. experience in planning, execution and presentation of a piece of hypothesis-driven work within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, and independence are evident

iv. the ability to access and evaluate biomedical sciences information from a variety of sources and to communicate the principles both orally and in writing in a way that is organised and topical, and recognises the limits of current hypotheses;

v. an appreciation of ethical issues and professional integrity and standards and the impact on society of advances in the biomedical sciences

vi. the ability to record data accurately, and to carry out basic manipulation of data (including qualitative data and statistical analysis, when appropriate);

vii. the ability to assess the evidence base for scientific claims, by reading primary literature and commenting on the adequacy of the methods, data and interpretation

viii. an awareness and understanding of intellectual property issues (IP) issues and how they relate to the innovation process

ix. strategies which enable them to update their knowledge of the biomedical sciences.

Subject-specific threshold standard - Biomedical Science

8.8 On graduating with an honours degree in biomedical science, the graduate will have the following specialist knowledge, understanding and skills:

i. the ability to integrate the knowledge of various key subjects to further the understanding of the study, investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of human health and disease

ii. knowledge and understanding of various therapeutic strategies applicable to disease states

iii.

awareness of the current laboratory methods available for the study, investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of human health and disease in clinical and research environments

iv. an appreciation of the development and evaluation of new and current methods and therapeutic intervention strategies.

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Healthcare Science (Life Science) Mapping to

QAA Benchmark Standards (2015) for Biomedical Sciences

BHCS 1001

BHCS 1002

BHCS 1003

BHCS 1004PP

BHCS 1005

BHCS 1006

BHCS 1007

BHCS 2004

BHCS 2005

BHCS 2007

BHCS 2008

BHCS 2009

BHCS 2010

BHCS 2011

BHCS 2012

BHCS 3010

BHCS 3011

BHCS 3012

BHCS 3013

BHCS 3014

BHCS 3015

BHCS 3016

BHCS 3021

8.6


i x x x x x x x x

ii

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

iii

x x

iv

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

v

x x x x x x x x x

vi

x x x x x x x x x x x

vii

x

viii

x

ix

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.8

Subject-specific threshold standard – Biomedical Science

i x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

ii

x x x x x x x x x x x x

iii

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

iv

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Core Modules

Optional Modules

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Appendix 1B: Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) mapping to QAA Benchmark Standards (2015) for Biomedical Sciences


8.6 On graduating with an honours degree in biomedical sciences, the graduate will have the following core knowledge, understanding and skills:

i. the ability to explain biomedical sciences phenomena at a variety of levels (from molecule to cell to organ and system function) in the human body in health and disease, the common causes and effects of disease, the body's defence mechanisms and approaches to treatment

ii. experience and competence in a broad range of appropriate practical techniques and skills relevant to the biomedical sciences including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses and the ability to place the work in context and to suggest lines of further investigation

iii. experience in planning, execution and presentation of a piece of hypothesis-driven work within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, and independence are evident

iv. the ability to access and evaluate biomedical sciences information from a variety of sources and to communicate the principles both orally and in writing in a way that is organised and topical, and recognises the limits of current hypotheses;

v. an appreciation of ethical issues and professional integrity and standards and the impact on society of advances in the biomedical sciences

vi. the ability to record data accurately, and to carry out basic manipulation of data (including qualitative data and statistical analysis, when appropriate);

vii. the ability to assess the evidence base for scientific claims, by reading primary literature and commenting on the adequacy of the methods, data and interpretation

viii. an awareness and understanding of intellectual property issues (IP) issues and how they relate to the innovation process

ix. strategies which enable them to update their knowledge of the biomedical sciences.

Subject-specific threshold standard - Human/Medical Physiology

8.11 On graduating with an honours degree in human/medical physiology, the graduate will have the following specialist knowledge, understanding and skills:

i. an understanding of how the body functions throughout the levels of organisation from chemical/molecular, through cellular to systems and organismal level

ii. knowledge and understanding of normal anatomy and physiology including nervous, hormonal, and other homeostatic control mechanisms

iii. knowledge and understanding of the impact of disease and inherent pathophysiological changes and processes on cells, tissues, and body systems

iv. the ability to discuss the pathophysiological processes that underpin disease and the biomedical sciences

v. the ability to describe and apply a wide variety of scientific methodologies to investigate human physiological processes.

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Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) Mapping to

QAA Benchmark Standards (2015) for Biomedical Sciences

BHCS 1001

BHCS 1002

BHCS 1004PP

BHCS 1005

BHCS 1007

BHCS 1008

BHCS 1009

BHCS 2013

BHCS 2014

BHCS 2015

BHCS 2016

BHCS 2017

BHCS 3012

BHCS 3017

BHCS 3018

BHCS 3019

BHCS 3020

BHCS 3021

8.6


i x x x x x x x x x

ii x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

iii x x

iv x x x x x x x x x x x x

v x x x x x x x x x x x x

vi x x x x x x x x x x x

vii

x x x x x

viii

x

ix x x x x x x x x x

8.11

Subject-specific threshold standard – Human/Medical Physiology

i x x x x x x x x x x

ii x x x x x x x x x x x x

iii x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

iv x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

v x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

CoreModules

Optional Modules

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Appendix 2: Mapping of Programmes to the Modernising Scientific Careers

High Level Framework Curricula (Mapping will be updated when new curricula released

for 2016/17 standards)

BSc Healthcare Science High Level

Framework Curriculum

Corresponding Module Content

Generic Modules

Professional Practice BHCS1004PP; BHCS1007; BHCS2010;

BHCS2012; BHCS3005; BHCS3012;

BHCS3016

Scientific Basis of Healthcare Science BHCS1001; BHCS1002; BHCS1003;

BHCS1004PP; BHCS1005; BHCS1006;



BHCS3013; BHCS3015; BHCS3016

Research Methods BHCS1001; BHCS1004PP; BHCS1006;



BHCS3021

Division Specific Modules – Life Science

Year 1: The Building Blocks of Life BHCS1002; BHCS1003; BHCS1005;

BHCS1006

Year 1: The Science behind the Cure

including work-based training

BHCS1002; BHCS1004PP; BHCS1005;

BHCS1007

Year 2: The Pathology and Laboratory

Medicine Toolbox – Methods for

Investigating Disease



BHCS3013

Year 2: Partners in Investigation BHCS2011

Specialist Modules for Blood Sciences

Year 2: Blood Sciences in Health and

Disease

BHCS2005

Year 2: Work-based Training BHCS2011; BHCS2015

Year 3: Blood Sciences Specialisms in

Action

BHCS3010; BHCS3011

Year 3: Research Project in Blood

Sciences

BHCS3021

Year 3: Work-based Training BHCS3012

Specialist Modules for Cellular Sciences

Year 2: Cellular Sciences in Health and

Disease

BHCS2004; BHCS2009

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Year 2: Work -based Training BHCS2011; BHCS2015

Year 3: Cellular Sciences Specialisms in

Action

BHCS3013; BHCS3014

Year 3: Research Project in Cellular

Sciences

BHCS3021


Specialist Modules for Infection

Sciences

Year 2: Infection Sciences in Health and

Disease

BHCS2012


Year 3: Infection Sciences Specialisms in

Action

BHCS3015; BHCS3016

Year 3: Research Project in Infection

Sciences

BHCS3021


Division Specific Modules – Physiological Sciences

Year 1: Scientific Basis of

Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep

Science including Work-based Training

BHCS1008; BHCS1009

Year 2: Instrumentation, signal

processing and imaging

BHCS2013; BHCS2014

Year 2: Pathophysiology of common


Conditions

BHCS2013

Specialist Modules for Cardiac Physiology

Year 2: Cardiac Physiology BHCS2016


Year 3: Applying Cardiac Physiology to

Practice

BHCS3017; BHCS3018

Year 3: Research Project in Cardiac

Physiology

BHCS3021


Specialist Modules for Respiratory and Sleep Physiology

Year 2: Respiratory and Sleep

Physiology

BHCS2017


Year 3: Applying Respiratory and Sleep

Physiology to Practice

BHCS3019; BHCS3020

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Year 3: Research Project in Respiratory

or Sleep Physiology

BHCS3021

Year 3: Work-based training BHCS3012

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Appendix 3: Healthcare Science (Life Science) mapping to IBMS Programme

Requirements

Code

Basic knowledge

(a) i Human anatomy and physiology: Human anatomy and physiology refers to the

structure, function and control of the human body, its component parts and major

systems.

(a) ii Cell biology: Cell biology is the study of the structure and function of cells (and the

organelles they contain) and includes their life cycle, division, self-replication and

eventual death.

(a) iii

Biochemistry: Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes which support life. It

requires knowledge of key chemical principles which are relevant to biological

systems and includes the structure and function of biological molecules, and, cellular

metabolism and its control.

(a) iv

Genetics and molecular biology: Genetics is the study of the structure and function

of genes (including their role in human disease) and inheritance. Molecular biology is

that branch of biology that deals with the manipulation of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)

so that genes can be isolated, sequenced or mutated. It covers methods which allow

the insertion of new genes into the genome or the deletion of genes from the genome

of an organism. It allows the functions of genes and the effects of gene mutations to

be investigated.

(a) v Immunology: Immunology is the study of components of the immune system, their

structure, function and mechanism of action. It includes innate and acquired

immunity.

(a) vi Microbiology: Microbiology is the study of the structure, physiology, biochemistry,

classification and control of micro-organisms, including the role of normal flora.

Clinical Laboratory Specialities

(b) i

Cellular Pathology: Cellular pathology is the microscopic examination of normal and

abnormal cells (cytopathology), and tissues (histopathology) for indicators of disease.

A biomedical science graduate will have a knowledge of:

• the preparation of cells and tissues for microscopic examination;

• microscopy and its applications;

• the gross structure and ultrastructure of normal cells and tissues and the structural

changes which may occur during disease;

• the principles and applications of visualisation and imaging techniques.

(b) ii

Clinical Biochemistry: Clinical biochemistry is the evaluation of analytes to aid the

screening, diagnosis and monitoring of disease. A biomedical science graduate will

have a knowledge of:

• the principles and applications of routine methods used in clinical biochemistry;

• the investigation of the function and dysfunction of organs and systems and of the

biochemical changes in disease;

• the principles of the biochemical investigations used in the diagnosis, treatment and

monitoring of disease;

• therapeutic drug monitoring and investigation of substance abuse.

(b) iii

Clinical Immunology: Clinical immunology is the study of immunopathological

conditions and abnormal immune function. A biomedical science graduate will have a

knowledge of:

• the causes and consequences of diseases associated with abnormal immune

function, neoplastic diseases and transplantation reactions together with their

diagnosis, treatment and monitoring;

• immunological techniques used in clinical and research laboratories;

• the principles of the function and measurement of effectors of the immune

response;

• prophylaxis and immunotherapy.

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(b) iv

Haematology: Haematology is the study and investigation of the different elements

that constitute blood in normal and diseased states. A biomedical science graduate

will have a knowledge of:

• the structure, function and production of blood cells;

• the nature and diagnosis of anaemias;

• haemoglobinopathies and thalassaemias;

• haematological malignancy;

• haemostasis and thrombosis.

(b) v

Transfusion Science: Transfusion science is the identification of blood group

antigens and antibodies which ensures a safe supply of blood and blood

components. A biomedical science graduate will have knowledge of:

• the genetics, inheritance, structure and role of red cell antigens;

• the preparation, storage and use of blood components;

• the selection of appropriate blood components for transfusion and possible adverse

effects;

• immune mediated destruction of blood cells.

(b) vi

Clinical Genetics: Clinical genetics is the identification of genetic mutations and

polymorphisms and their influence on disease processes. A biomedical science

graduate will have knowledge of

the principles of the methods used to study human chromosomes and DNA;

• epigenetics;

• the identification of genes for mendelian diseases;

• testing and screening for genetic susceptibility.

(b) vii

Medical Microbiology: Medical microbiology is the study and investigation of

pathogenic microorganisms. A biomedical science graduate will have a knowledge

of:

• the pathogenic mechanisms of a range of microorganisms;

• the laboratory investigation and epidemiology of infectious diseases;

• food, water and environmental microbiology;

• anti-microbial and anti-viral therapy (including drug resistance);

• control of hospital acquired infection.

Integrated studies

(c) Programmes should contain a reflective, integrated component (pathobiology) in

which these clinical laboratory specialities are represented in a system-led approach

to the study of disease and its treatment.

Subject specific and generic skills

(d)

Subject-specific and generic skills: A biomedical science graduate will be aware

of the need for compliance with health and safety policies, good laboratory practice,

risk and COSHH assessments, the Human Tissue Act and the importance of quality

control and quality assurance.

There are a range of skills which a biomedical science graduate will be expected to

acquire during the programme of study. These include:

discipline and subject-specific skills associated with laboratory practice;

research skills, including ethics, governance, audit, experimental design,

statistical analysis, literature searching, scientific communication;

key transferable skills, including communication, IT, numeracy, data analysis.

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IBMS Specific Requirements of Programme Content

BH

CS

100

1

BH

CS

100

2

BH

CS

100

3

BH

CS

100

4P

P

BH

CS

100

5

BH

CS

100

6

BH

CS

100

7

BH

CS

200

4

BH

CS

200

5

BH

CS

200

7

BH

CS

200

8

BH

CS

200

9

BH

CS

201

0

BH

CS

201

1

BH

CS

201

2

BH

CS

301

0

BH

CS

301

1

BH

CS

301

2

BH

CS

301

3

BH

CS

301

4

BH

CS

301

5

BH

CS

301

6

BH

CS

302

1

(a)i x x x x

(a)ii x x x x x x

(a) iii x x x x x x

(a) iv x x x x x x

(a) v x x x x

(a) vi x x x x

(b) i x x x x x x x x

(b) ii x x x x x x x x

(b) iii x x x x x

(b) iv x x x x x x x x

(b) v x x x x x

(b) vi x x x x

(b) vii x x x x x x x x

(c) x x x

(d) x x x x x x x x x

Core Modules

Pathway specific Modules


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Appendix 4: Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (Life Sciences

Awards)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME MODULES

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

1. Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles

associated with healthcare science, and an ability to

evaluate and interpret these within the context of a

specific laboratory specialism

All modules

2. Knowledge and critical understanding of the well-

established principles and the main methods of inquiry

in healthcare science

BHCS1001, BHCS1004PP,

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2007,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2010, BHCS2011,

BHCS2012, BHCS3010,

BHCS3011, BHCS3012,

BHCS3013, BHCS3014,

BHCS3015, BHCS3016

3. An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and

how this influences analyses and interpretations based

on that knowledge

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2007, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015,

BHCS3016

4. A systematic understanding of the founding disciplines

of healthcare science, including acquisition of coherent

and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or

informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of these

disciplines

All modules

5. An ability to deploy accurately established techniques

of analysis and enquiry within the healthcare sciences

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015

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6. An appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits

of knowledge within the healthcare sciences.

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2007, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS2013, BHCS3010,

BHCS3011, BHCS3012,

BHCS3013, BHCS3014,

BHCS3015, BHCS3016

7. Apply the methods and techniques that they have

learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their

knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry

out projects.

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS2013, BHCS3012,

BHCS3013

COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

1. An ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative

and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument and

make sound judgments in accordance with basic

theories and concepts in the healthcare sciences

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015

2. An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles

outside the context in which they were first studied.

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS2010, BHCS2011,

BHCS3012

3. A conceptual understanding that enables the student:

(i) to devise and sustain arguments, and/or solve

problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which

are at the forefront of the biomedical and healthcare

sciences; (ii) to describe and comment upon particular

aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced

scholarship, in the healthcare sciences

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2007,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2010, BHCS2011,

BHCS2012, BHCS3010,

BHCS3011, BHCS3012,

BHCS3013, BHCS3014,

BHCS3015, BHCS3016

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4. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract

concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make

judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to

achieve a solution or identify a range of solutions to a

problem.

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2007, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015,

BHCS3016

KEY AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

1. An ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different

approaches to solving problems related to the

healthcare sciences

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2007, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015,

BHCS3016

2. Communicate the results of their work accurately and

reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1006,

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2007,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015,

BHCS3016

3. An ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of

different approaches to solving problems related to

biomedical and healthcare sciences

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015,

BHCS3016

4. Use of a range of established techniques to initiate

and undertake critical analysis of information, and to

propose solutions to problems arising from that

analysis

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013

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5. Effectively communicate information, arguments and

analysis, in a variety of forms, to colleagues, patients

and the general public, and deploy the key techniques

of communication within healthcare science teams

effectively

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2007, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3014,

BHCS3015, BHCS3016

6. The ability to manage their own learning, and to make

use of scholarly reviews , primary sources and the

broader evidence base of medicine health and social

care

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2007, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3010, BHCS3011,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015,

BHCS3016

7. Demonstrate competency in a range of safe and

ethical working practices for engagement with

patients and service users and employment within

multi-professional healthcare teams.

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2010,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013

PRACTICAL SKILLS

1. Plan, manage and execute laboratory work in a

responsible and safe manner

BHCS2008, BHCS2011,

BHCS3012

2. Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory

analyses and apply appropriate statistical tests to

datasets

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1006,

BHCS2004, BHCS2005,

BHCS2008, BHCS2009,

BHCS2011, BHCS2012,

BHCS3012, BHCS3013

3. Record clinical and laboratory observations in a

professional manner

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1006,

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2011,

BHCS2012, BHCS3012,

BHCS3013

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4. Operate key instrumentation related to the practice of

healthcare science within their disciplines and

specialism

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1005, BHCS1006,

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2008,

BHCS2009, BHCS2011,

BHCS2012, BHCS3012,

BHCS3013

EMPLOYMENT RELATED SKILLS

1. Undertake training for the development of new and

existing skills and competencies within a structured

and managed healthcare science workplace

environment.

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2011,

BHCS2012, BHCS3012,

BHCS3013

2. Demonstrate qualities and transferable skills

necessary for employment in the healthcare sciences

requiring: (i) the exercise of initiative and personal

responsibility; (ii) an understanding of the needs of

patients/clients (iii) decision making in complex and

unpredictable contexts; and (iv) the learning ability

needed to undertake appropriate further training of a

professional or equivalent nature.

BHCS1007, BHCS2004,

BHCS2005, BHCS2008,

BHCS2010, BHCS2011,

BHCS2012, BHCS3010,

BHCS3011, BHCS3012,

BHCS3014, BHCS3015

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Appendix 5: Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (Physiological

Sciences)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME MODULES

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

1. Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles

associated with healthcare science, and an ability to

evaluate and interpret these within the context of a

specific laboratory specialism

All modules

2. Knowledge and critical understanding of the well-

established principles and the main methods of inquiry

in healthcare science


BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

3. An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and

how this influences analyses and interpretations based

on that knowledge

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS1008, BHCS1009,

BHCS2013, BHCS2014,

BHCS2016, BHCS2017,

BHCS3012, BHCS3017,

BHCS3018, BHCS3019,

BHCS3020, BHCS3021

4. A systematic understanding of the founding disciplines

of healthcare science, including acquisition of coherent

and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or

informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of these

disciplines

All modules

5. An ability to deploy accurately established techniques

of analysis and enquiry within the healthcare sciences

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,

BHCS1004PP, BHCS1005,

BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

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6. An appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits

of knowledge within the healthcare sciences.

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

7. Apply the methods and techniques that they have

learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their

knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry

out projects.

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3021

COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

1. An ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative

and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument and

make sound judgments in accordance with basic

theories and concepts in the healthcare sciences

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

2. An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles

outside the context in which they were first studied.

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS3021

3. A conceptual understanding that enables the student:

(i) to devise and sustain arguments, and/or solve

problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which

are at the forefront of the biomedical and healthcare

sciences; (ii) to describe and comment upon particular

aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced

scholarship, in the healthcare sciences

BHCS1007, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

4. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract

concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make

judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to

achieve a solution or identify a range of solutions to a

problem.

BHCS2013, BHCS2014,

BHCS2016, BHCS2017,

BHCS3012, BHCS3016,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

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KEY AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

1. An ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different

approaches to solving problems related to the

healthcare sciences

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS1008, BHCS1009,

BHCS2013, BHCS2014,

BHCS2016, BHCS2017,

BHCS3012, BHCS3017,

BHCS3018, BHCS3019,

BHCS3020, BHCS3021

2. Communicate the results of their work accurately and

reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

3. An ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of

different approaches to solving problems related to

biomedical and healthcare sciences

BHCS1007, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

4. Use of a range of established techniques to initiate and

undertake critical analysis of information, and to

propose solutions to problems arising from that

analysis

BHCS2013, BHCS2014,

BHCS2016, BHCS2017,

BHCS3012, BHCS3021

5. Effectively communicate information, arguments and

analysis, in a variety of forms, to colleagues, patients

and the general public, and deploy the key techniques

of communication within healthcare science teams

effectively

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS1008, BHCS1009,

BHCS2013, BHCS2014,

BHCS2016, BHCS2017,

BHCS3012, BHCS3017,

BHCS3018, BHCS3019,

BHCS3020, BHCS3021

6. The ability to manage their own learning, and to make

use of scholarly reviews , primary sources and the

broader evidence base of medicine health and social

care

BHCS1001, BHCS1007,

BHCS2013, BHCS2014,

BHCS2016, BHCS2017,

BHCS3012, BHCS3017,

BHCS3018, BHCS3019,

BHCS3020, BHCS3021

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7. Demonstrate competency in a range of safe and ethical

working practices for engagement with patients and

service users and employment within multi-professional

healthcare teams.

BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3021

PRACTICAL SKILLS

1. Plan, manage and execute laboratory work in a

responsible and safe manner

BHCS3012, BHCS3021

2. Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory

analyses and apply appropriate statistical tests to

datasets

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1008, BHCS1009,

BHCS2013, BHCS2014,

BHCS2016, BHCS2017,

BHCS3012, BHCS3021

3. Record clinical and laboratory observations in a

professional manner

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3021

4. Operate key instrumentation related to the practice of

healthcare science within their disciplines and

specialism

BHCS1001, BHCS1002,


BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3021

EMPLOYMENT RELATED SKILLS

1. Undertake training for the development of new and

existing skills and competencies within a structured and

managed healthcare science workplace environment.

BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3021

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2. Demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary

for employment in the healthcare sciences requiring: (i)

the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; (ii)

an understanding of the needs of patients/clients (iii)

decision making in complex and unpredictable

contexts; and (iv) the learning ability needed to

undertake appropriate further training of a professional

or equivalent nature.

BHCS1007, BHCS1008,

BHCS1009, BHCS2013,

BHCS2014, BHCS2016,

BHCS2017, BHCS3012,

BHCS3017, BHCS3018,

BHCS3019, BHCS3020,

BHCS3021

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Appendix 6: Assessment mapping to modules

Module

Code Module Title

Cre

dit

Exam Coursework

Pra

cti

ce

E1 T1 C1 A1 P1

Stage 1: Healthcare Science Programme

BHCS1001 Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation 20 75 25

BHCS1002 Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to

Systems 20 50 50

BHCS1004PP Introduction to Human Pathology 20 100

BHCS1005 Human Disease 20 50 50

BHCS1007 Foundations of Healthcare Science Practice

and Workplace Learning 0 P/F

Stage 1: Healthcare Science (Life Science) Programme

BHCS1003 Human Metabolism 20 50 50

BHCS1006 Infection and Immunity 20 50 50

Stage 1: Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) Programme

BHCS1008 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 20 50 50

BHCS1009 Cardiovascular and Respiratory

Pathophysiology 20 50 50

Module

Code Module Title

Cre

dit

Exam Coursework P

racti

ce

E1 T1 C1 A1 P1

Stage 2: Healthcare Science (Life Science) Core Modules

BHCS2007 Diagnostic and Clinical Biomedicine 20 50 50

BHCS2008 Methods in Infection and Immunity 20 50 50

BHCS2009 Techniques in Microscopy and Molecular

Biology 20 50 50

BHCS2010 Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare

Science 20 100

BHCS2011 Healthcare Life Science Professional 20 67 P/F 33

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Stage 2: Healthcare Science (Life Science) Pathway Modules

BHCS2004 Cell Biology in Health and Disease 20 50 50

BHCS2005 Clinical Haematology and Biochemistry 20 50 50

BHCS2012 Infection Sciences in Health and Disease 20 50 25 25

Stage 2: Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) Core Modules

BHCS2013 Clinical Cardiovascular, Respiratory and

Sleep Physiology 30 50 25 25

BHCS2014 Clinical Physiology Instrumentation and

Techniques 20 50 50

BHCS2015 Healthcare Physiological Science

Professional 30 67 P/F 33

Stage 2: Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) Pathway Modules

BHCS2016 Electrocardiography 40 100

BHCS2017 Monitoring and Analysis of Respiratory

Function 40 100

Module

Code Module Title

Cre

dit

Exam Coursework

Pra

cti

ce

E1 T1 C1 A1 P1

Stage 3: Healthcare Science Core Modules

BHCS3012 Professional Practice in Healthcare Science 30 67 P/F 33

BHCS3021 Research Project in Healthcare Science 30 85 P/F 15

Stage 3: Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences) Modules

BHCS3010 Haematology and Transfusion Medicine 30 50 50

BHCS3011 Clinical Immunology and Biochemical

Screening 30 50 25 25

Stage 3: Healthcare Science (Cellular Sciences) Modules

BHCS3013 Cellular Pathology 40 50 37.5 12.5

BHCS3014 Reproductive Science 20 50 50

Stage 3: Healthcare Science (Infection Sciences) Modules

BHCS3015 Clinical Microbiology 40 50 37.5 12.5

BHCS3016 Public Health Infection Sciences 20 50 50

50

Stage 3: Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Modules

BHCS3017 Clinical Cardiac Sciences 30 50 50

BHCS3018 Specialist Cardiovascular Investigations 30 50 50

Stage 3: Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology) Modules

BHCS3019 Applied Respiratory Sciences 30 50 50

BHCS3020 Applied Sleep Sciences 30 50 50

E1 Examination

T1 Test

C1 Coursework

P1 Practical

A1 Competency