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Applied Biomedical Science (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Online/Distance learning

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

If you work in a supporting role in a pathology lab environment and want to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), this three-year, full-time by distance learning BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree apprenticeship is for you. You'll study alongside your existing job, and won't need to pay anything towards your course fees.

When you complete the course successfully, you'll be eligible to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You'll have a vital, in-demand skill set, opening paths to roles from diagnosing illnesses such as COVID–19 to establishing whether a patient and donor are compatible for transplantation.

Course highlights
Learn about the main pathological disciplines, including haematology, blood transfusion, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, histology and immunology
Develop your skills in interpreting data in a laboratory context
Have the opportunity to apply for membership to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS – subject to accreditation approval), opening up a further portfolio of training courses, and the potential for future professional advancement
Improve your communication skills in scientific and analytical writing, learning how to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad audience
Earn a degree qualification while you work, with the Government and your employer covering your tuition fees

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus, University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2EG, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    45th out of 87 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    98 46%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    32nd

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    27th

    8

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