Plymouth University. Peninsula Schools of Medicine & Dentistry. School of Biomedical & Healthcare Science. Programme Specification

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1 Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine & Dentistry School of Biomedical & Healthcare Science Programme Specification BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Science). B901 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Science). B901 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Science). B901 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology). B902 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology). B902 December

2 1. BSc Healthcare Science programme Final award title: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Science) BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cellular Science) BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Infection Science). BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology) Level 6 Intermediate award title BSc Health Biosciences: Level 5 Intermediate award title Diploma in Higher Education Healthcare Science Level 4 Intermediate award title Certificate in Higher Education Healthcare Science 2. Awarding Institution: University of Plymouth Teaching institution(s): University of Plymouth 3. Accrediting body(ies) Health Education England Advisory Group, Healthcare Science Education and Training Working Group Healthcare Science (Life Science) Programmes Health and Care Professions Council Institute of Biomedical Science Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) Programmes Registration Council for Clinical Physiology 2

3 Summary of specific conditions/regulations HCPC Standard of Education & Training 6.11 specifies the requirement for the appointment of at least one external examiner who must be appropriately experienced and qualified and, unless other arrangements are agreed, be from the relevant part of the Register. Date of re-accreditation: HEE 2015 HCPC Annual monitoring by audit or declaration IBMS 2018 RCPC Annual monitoring by audit or declaration UCAS code Healthcare Science (Life Science) programmes B901 Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) programmes. B902 JACS code B990 Date of Final Approval: 3

4 4. 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. 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. Placements within our Local NHS Trusts: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust (Derriford), Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (Treliske), South Devon Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust (Torquay), Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (Barnstaple), Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (Musgrove Park, Taunton), The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Enthusiastic, accessible and committed academic staff that offer student support via personal tutoring throughout their programme of study. A learning environment enriched by the presence of a critical mass of healthcare education in the form of Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, The Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, wellequipped laboratories and facilities, plus the Centre for Research in Translational Biomedicine (CRTB) which has the clear direction of translating our research into patient benefit and which will deliver new diagnostics (e.g. Next Generation Sequencing) for our local NHS trusts. Biomedical Scientists are regulated by law ( statutory regulation ) through registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Graduates from Healthcare Science (Blood Science), Healthcare Science (Cellular Science) and Healthcare Science (Infection Science) degrees are eligible to apply to the HCPC to register as Biomedical Scientists. Graduates from Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) and Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology) degrees are eligible to register as a Healthcare Science Practitioner with the Academy of Healthcare Science and/or a Clinical Physiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists. 4

5 5. Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Group(s) SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for Higher Education, Southern England Consortium for Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SEEC), 2010 accessible from: QAA Benchmark Statement for Biomedical Science The Healthcare Science degrees are delivered and managed according to the HCPC Standards of Education and Training (SET) Healthcare Science, Blood, Cellular and Infection degrees have been mapped to the IBMS Criteria and Requirements for the Accreditation and Re-accreditation of BSc (Hons) degrees in Biomedical Science Programme Structure Our degrees in Healthcare Science are delivered over a period of 3 years. Modules are organized into credit units of 10, 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 (below). In addition, programme spreadsheets, showing the proposed patterns and timings for module delivery and work placements for the three years of the degree can be seen in the appendices of this document (Appendix 13.6). 6.1 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. 5

6 In addition to biomedical sciences, there will be 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. 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. 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 sciences or physiological sciences. 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. 6.2 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. 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 6

7 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 6.3 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. 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 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 work placement by specific skills training and updates. 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. Health Biosciences 7

8 Figure 6.1: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences) Programme Structure Year One BIOM1001 BIOM1002 BIOM1003 BIOM1004 BIOM1006 Foundations of Healthcare Science Practice & Workplace Learning Biomolecular Sciences Genetics and Development Human Physiology and Pathophysiology Infection and Immunity 10 Credits 10 Credits 10 Credits BIOM1008 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 10 Credits BIOM1009 Cellular and Molecular Biomedicine BIOM1010 Healthcare Life Science Contexts Progression to Year Two or award of Cert. HE 120 credits at level 4 Figure 6.2: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences) Programme Structure Year Two BIOM2001 BIOM2003 BIOM2004 BIOM2027 BIOM2006 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare Science Partners in Investigation Workplace Learning in Healthcare Science Diagnostic and Clinical Biomedicine Methods in infection and Immunity 10 Credits 10 Credits BIOM2007 Techniques in Microscopy and Molecular Biology BIOM2008 Blood Sciences in Health and Disease* BIOM2009 Cellular Sciences in Health and Disease* BIOM2010 Infection Sciences in Health and Disease* Progression to Year Three or award of Dip. HE 120 credits at level 5 *Denotes Pathway-Specific Module All students will take: BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2027, BIOM2006, BIOM2007 plus: Students on the Blood Sciences Pathway will take BIOM2008 Students on the Cellular Sciences Pathway will take BIOM 2009 Students on the Infection Sciences Pathway will take BIOM2010 8

9 Figure 6.3: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences) Programme Structure Year Three BIOM3001 BIOM3002 BIOM3003 BIOM3027 BIOM3028 Professional Practice Workplace Learning in Healthcare Science 2 Research Project in Healthcare Sciences Haematology and Transfusion Medicine* Clinical Immunology and Biochemical Screening* 10 Credits 30 Credits 30 Credits 30 Credits BIOM3007 BIOM3030 BIOM3029 BIOM3011 Cellular Pathology* Reproductive Sciences* Clinical Microbiology* Public Health Infection Sciences* 40 Credits 40 Credits Award Requirements: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Blood Sciences, Cellular Sciences or Infection Sciences) 360 credits, including 120 credits at level 6, and further 120 credits at level 5 or above BSc Health Biosciences 320 credits, including 80 credits at level 6, and additional 120 credits at level 5 or above *Denotes Pathway-Specific Module All students will take: BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003 plus: Students on the Blood Sciences Pathway will take BIOM3027 & BIOM3028 Students on the Cellular Sciences Pathway will take BIOM3007 & BIOM3030 Students on the Infection Sciences Pathway will take BIOM3029 & BIOM3011 9

10 Figure 6.4: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Physiology) Programme Structure Year One BIOM1001 BIOM1002 BIOM1003 BIOM1004 BIOM1006 Foundations of Healthcare Science Practice & Workplace Learning Biomolecular Sciences Genetics and Development Human Physiology and Pathophysiology Infection and Immunity 10 Credits 10 Credits 10 Credits BIOM1008 Pharmacology and Therapeutics BIOM1011 Cardiovascular Physiology BIOM1012 Respiratory Physiology Progression to Year Two or award of Cert. HE Healthcare Science 10 Credits 120 credits at level 4 Figure 6.5: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Physiology) Programme Structure Year Two BIOM2001 BIOM2004 BIOM2011 BIOM2012 BIOM2014 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare Science Workplace Learning in Healthcare Science Clinical Physiology Instrumentation and Techniques Electrocardiography Disorders of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Physiology 10 Credits 40 Credits BIOM2015 Principles of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Analysis 10 Credits BIOM2016 Methods in the Monitoring of Respiratory Function* BIOM2017 Techniques in Respiratory Gas Analysis* Progression to Year Three or award of Dip. HE Healthcare Science 120 credits at level 5 *Denotes Pathway-Specific Module All students will take: BIOM2001, BIOM2004, BIOM2011, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, plus: Students on the Cardiac Physiology Pathway will take BIOM2012 Students on the Respiratory & Sleep Physiology Pathway will take BIOM 2016 & BIOM

11 Figure 6.6: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Physiology) Programme Structure Year Three BIOM3001 BIOM3002 BIOM3003 BIOM3014 BIOM3015 Professional Practice Workplace Learning in Healthcare Science Research Project in Healthcare Sciences Clinical Cardiac Sciences* Specialist Cardiovascular Investigations* 10 Credits 30 Credits 30 Credits 30 Credits BIOM3016 BIOM3017 Applied Respiratory Sciences* Applied Sleep Sciences* 40 Credits Award Requirements: BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory & Sleep Physiology) 360 credits, including 120 credits at level 6, and further 120 credits at level 5 or above BSc Health Biosciences 320 credits, including 80 credits at level 6, and additional 120 *Denotes Pathway-Specific Module All students will take: BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003 plus: Students on the Cardiac Physiology Pathway will take BIOM3014 & BIOM3015 Students on the Respiratory & Sleep Physiology Pathway will take BIOM3016 & BIOM

12 7. Programme Aims The aims of our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree programmes are as follows: 7.1. 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 skill for employment as a Healthcare Science Practitioner / Biomedical Scientist in the NHS. 8. 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 Knowledge / 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 2. Knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles and the main methods of inquiry in healthcare science 12

13 3. An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge 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 5. An ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the healthcare sciences 6. An appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits of knowledge within the healthcare sciences. 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 Cognitive / 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 2. An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied. 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. 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 Key / Transferable Skills 1. An ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to the healthcare sciences 2. Communicate the results of their work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments 3. An ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to biomedical and healthcare sciences 13

14 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 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 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 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 Practical Skills 1. Plan, manage and execute laboratory work in a responsible and safe manner 2. Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory analyses and apply appropriate statistical tests to datasets 3. Record clinical and laboratory observations in a professional manner 4. Operate key instrumentation related to the practice of healthcare science within their disciplines and specialism 8.5. 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. 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. 14

15 9. Admissions Criteria, including APCL, APEL and DAS arrangements 9.1 Broad Scope The BSc. (Hons) Healthcare Science programmes are vocational awards for the education and training of Healthcare Science Practitioners for the NHS. Graduates from the Healthcare Science (Life Science) suite of awards will be eligible to apply to the HCPC for registration as a Biomedical Scientist. Graduates from the Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) awards will be eligible to apply to register with the RCCP. 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. 9.2 Entry to Healthcare Science Programmes 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 satisfactory results from screening by Healthcare Occupational Health Professionals and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. Full details of entry and selection procedures are available from the Faculty Admissions Team and an overview of the recruitment and admissions procedure is given in the appendices of this document (Appendix 13.7). 9.3 Equality of Opportunity The University aims to ensure that all applicants receive fair treatment. In line with its Strategic Plan, the University has strategies to promote equality of opportunity, 15

16 widen participation and encourage access. In particular we welcome applications from: younger students from disadvantaged backgrounds; mature students; people with disability. Further information on equality for students can be found at: Disability We welcome and support students with disabilities, and we endeavour to meet specific needs. The Disability ASSIST Service, based on the Plymouth Campus, supports disabled students across the University. Further information about the advice and support before, during and after application can be found at: As potential employees of the NHS, students should satisfy the requirements for fitness to practice as a healthcare scientist. Students should therefore disclose any disability at time of application so as to be properly assessed by NHS occupational health professionals. 9.4 Qualifications for Entry AS/A-Level and Vocational A-Level 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, Offers made to mature applicants (over 21) may take account of work and life experience. 16

17 9.4.2 Entry requirements summary for BSc Healthcare Sciences programmes: All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above. Qualifications accepted A-Level / AS Level / Vocational A-Level GCSE or equivalent General Studies A- Level AVCE Double Award: 12 unit BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Access to Higher Education National Vocational Qualification (including Advanced Modern Apprenticeships) Scottish Qualifications Authority Irish Leaving Certificate International Baccalaureate European Baccalaureate Greek National Apolytirion Level required Typical offer 300 points including grade B in Biology or Human Biology and grade B in a second science subject (Including Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, environmental science/studies). 5 x GCSE in English, Mathematics and Science (at grade C or above) or equivalent are required. Is not accepted as part of a points offer. Offer to be 300 points from AVCEDA BB or above, to include Biology and Chemistry. Additional units/a-level subject will normally be required excluding general studies. Refer to institution for guidance Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science), with at least 33 units at Merit and/or Distinction and at least 18 credits in specific Biology and Chemistry units compromising merit. Also including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent. This offer would be made to ensure level of performance and has the flexibility to incorporate specific course modules an applicant is taking and specifying the level required. An appropriate NVQ at Level 3/AMA will be considered with other information that demonstrates your ability to successfully complete the programme you have selected. Typical offer 300 points which must include AH grade B in Biology and Chemistry. If no Chemistry at AH, refer to institution for guidance Within the range BBBBB-BBBAA. Typical offer BBBBB.If no Chemistry, refer to institution for guidance Offers will be made based on total points of 28 overall to include a 5 at a higher level biology plus 5 in chemistry at HL. 75% overall with 7 in biology and 7 in chemistry, also need a pass at maths. English of 7.5 will be asked if not taken at GCSE level. 18/20 overall with at least 18/20 individually in Chemistry and Biology. English Language and Mathematics required. 17

18 9.4.3 Progression from BSc (Hons) Extended Science Successful completion of BSc (Hons) Extended Science 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 for the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine & Dentistry, to arrange a meeting with the School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences Admissions Tutor 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. 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 English Language Requirements If English is not your first language you are required to produce evidence of English language ability. This will normally be the equivalent of: IELTS - Overall average score of at least 7.0, with a score of 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) TOEFL Paper test Equivalencies are detailed in Admissions Information and Procedures issued by the University Secretariat. 10. Criteria for Final and Intermediate Awards Final Awards 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) 360 credits, including 120 credits at level 6, and further 120 credits at level 5 or above 18

19 Intermediate Awards BSc Health Biosciences: 320 credits, including 80 credits at level 6, and additional 120 credits at level 5 or above Dip. HE Healthcare Science: 240 credits including 120 credits at level 5 Cert. HE Healthcare Science: 120 credits at level Exceptions to Regulations The following are exception to normal university regulations which will apply to the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science programmes: Students are required to pass all elements of a module assessment at 40%. 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. At least one External Examiner must be registered with the HCPC as either a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist. 12. Transitional Arrangements None 19

20 13. Appendices: Mapping of Programmes to the Modernising Scientific Careers High Level Framework Curricula BSc Healthcare Science High Level Framework Curriculum Generic Modules Professional Practice Scientific Basis of Healthcare Science Research Methods Division Specific Modules Life Sciences Year 1: The Building Blocks of Life Year 1: The Science behind the Cure including workbase training Year 2: The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Toolbox Methods for Investigating Disease Year 2: Partners in Investigation Specialist Modules for Blood Sciences Year 2: Blood Sciences in Health and Disease Year 2: Work-base Training Year 3: Blood Sciences Specialisms in Action Year 3: Research Project in Blood Sciences Year 3: Work-base Training Specialist Modules for Cellular Sciences Year 2: Cellular Sciences in Health and Disease Year 2: Work -base Training Corresponding Module Content BIOM1001; BIOM1010; BIOM2001; BIOM3001; BIOM2010; BIOM3011; BIOM3012 BIOM1001; BIOM1002; BIOM1006; BIOM1008; BIOM1010; BIOM2006; BIOM2010; BIOM3007; BIOM3011; BIOM3012; BIOM3027; BIOM3028; BIOM3029 BIOM1006; BIOM1010; BIOM2006; BIOM2008; BIOM2010; BIOM2027; BIOM3003; BIOM3011; BIOM3029 BIOM1002; BIOM1003; BIOM1004; BIOM1009 BIOM1001; BIOM1002; BIOM1008; BIOM1010; BIOM2007; BIOM2008; BIOM2009; BIOM2027; BIOM3004; BIOM3005 BIOM3007; BIOM2003 BIOM2008 BIOM2004 BIOM3027; BIOM3028 BIOM3003 BIOM3002 BIOM2007; BIOM2009 BIOM

21 Year 3: Cellular Sciences Specialisms in Action BIOM3007; BIOM3030 Year 3: Research Project in Cellular Sciences BIOM3003 Year 3: Work-base Training BIOM3002 Specialist Modules for Infection Sciences Year 2: Infection Sciences in Health and Disease BIOM2010 Year 2: Work-base Training BIOM2004 Year 3: Infection Sciences Specialisms in Action BIOM3011; BIOM3029 Year 3: Research Project in Infection Sciences BIOM3003 Year 3: Work-base Training BIOM3002 Division Specific Modules Physiological Sciences Year 1: Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular, Respiratory BIOM1011; BIOM1012 and Sleep Science including Work-base Training Year 2: Instrumentation, signal processing and imaging BIOM2011; BIOM2015 Year 2: Pathophysiology of common Cardiovascular BIOM2014 and Respiratory Conditions Specialist Modules for Cardiac Physiology Year 2: Cardiac Physiology BIOM2012 Year 2: Work-base Training BIOM2004 Year 3: Applying Cardiac Physiology to Practice BIOM3014; BIOM3015 Year 3: Research Project in Cardiac Physiology BIOM3003 Year 3: Work-base Training BIOM3002 Specialist Modules for Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Year 2: Respiratory and Sleep Physiology BIOM2016; BIOM2017 Year 2: Work-base Training Year 3: Applying Respiratory and Sleep Physiology to Practice Year 3: Research Project in Respiratory or Sleep Physiology Year 3: Work-base training BIOM2004 BIOM3016; BIOM3017 BIOM3003 BIOM

22 13.2. ILO s vs Modules Mapping PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME 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 2. Knowledge and critical understanding of the wellestablished principles and the main methods of inquiry in healthcare science 3. An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge 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 MODULES All modules BIOM1001, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1001, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2001, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 All modules 22

23 5. An ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the healthcare sciences 6. An appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits of knowledge within the healthcare sciences. 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. BIOM1002, BIOM1004, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1001, BIOM1004, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1001, BIOM1004, BIOM1006, BIOM1008, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, 23

24 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 2. An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied. 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 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. BIOM1004, BIOM1006, BIOM1008, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1001, BIOM2001, BIOM2004, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003 BIOM1010, BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM

25 KEY AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS 1. An ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to the healthcare sciences 2. Communicate the results of their work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments 3. An ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to biomedical and healthcare sciences BIOM1001, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1001, BIOM1004, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1010, BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM

26 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 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 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 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. BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM1001, BIOM1004, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2001, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1001, BIOM1010, BIOM2001, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM2027, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM3011, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM3030 BIOM1001, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2001, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, 26

27 PRACTICAL SKILLS 1. Plan, manage and execute laboratory work in a responsible and safe manner 2. Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory analyses and apply appropriate statistical tests to datasets 3. Record clinical and laboratory observations in a professional manner 4. Operate key instrumentation related to the practice of healthcare science within their disciplines and specialism 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. BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM1002, BIOM1004, BIOM1006, BIOM1008, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM1001, BIOM1002, BIOM1004, BIOM1006, BIOM1008, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM1001, BIOM1002, BIOM1004, BIOM1006, BIOM1008, BIOM1009, BIOM1010, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2007, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, BIOM1001, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2004, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3007, 27

28 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. BIOM1001, BIOM1011, BIOM1012, BIOM2001, BIOM2003, BIOM2004, BIOM2006, BIOM2008, BIOM2009, BIOM2010, BIOM2011, BIOM2012, BIOM2014, BIOM2015, BIOM2016, BIOM2017, BIOM3001, BIOM3002, BIOM3003, BIOM3014, BIOM3015, BIOM3016, BIOM3017, BIOM3027, BIOM3028, BIOM3029, BIOM

29 13.3. Healthcare Science (Life Science) mapping to QAA Benchmark Statements for Biomedical Science Code A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Threshold performance Basic knowledge demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of the structure and function of the cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, renal, reproduction, neurological, respiratory and skeletal systems of the human body describe clearly the control of the functioning of the component parts of the above systems have a knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology sufficient to underpin studies in the clinical laboratory specialities have a knowledge and understanding of prokaryote and eukaryote cell structure and function (including organelles) and how cells respond to stress and injury have some knowledge and understanding of cell structure and function at the molecular level, and have some appreciation of the interplay of complex molecular events that help to maintain cell homeostasis relate the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins to the chemical properties of their building materials describe metabolic pathways as interconnected sequences of coupled enzyme-catalysed reactions and interrelate catabolism and anabolism explain the synthesis of storage forms of fuel molecules and their degradation to provide usable energy through metabolic processes describe intracellular and extracellular strategies to regulate cellular metabolism understand how the principles of genetics underlie modern molecular biology understand the main principles of gene expression have a knowledge and understanding of innate and acquired immunity Clinical Laboratory Specialities have a knowledge of important morphological features of the major classes of microorganisms and be able to handle, culture and observe microorganisms in a safe and aseptic manner describe the microscopic appearance of normal and abnormal cells and tissues describe the changes cells and tissues undergo when removed from the body, the principles of fixation, methods for the preparation of cells and tissues (including cytological and frozen material), decalcification and embedding techniques describe the principles and practice of microtomy, and of section mounting describe the principles of simple routine staining procedures and demonstrate practical ability in their application describe the principles and practice of light, fluorescent and electron microscopy and understand their role in the diagnosis of disease have a knowledge and understanding of the biochemical responses that may occur in a range diseases states have an appreciation of how biochemical changes associated with 29

30 U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM disease are assessed in the clinical laboratory and how information about such changes is applied to the diagnosis and monitoring of disease have a knowledge and understanding of the causes and consequences of diseases associated with abnormal immune function, neoplastic diseases of the immune system and transplantation reactions have an appreciation of how diseases associated with abnormal immune function, neoplastic diseases of the immune system and transplantation reactions are diagnosed, treated and monitored have a knowledge and understanding of diseases of haematopoiesis and haemostasis, and of the anaemias and leukemias explain the biochemical basis of the human ABO blood group system appreciate the selection, preparation, storage and safe provision of appropriate blood components be aware of the possible adverse effects associated with the use of blood and blood products have a knowledge of the role of histocompatibility antigens in transplantation demonstrate knowledge of some diagnostic options where genetic disease is suspected understand the rationale behind the human genome project explain how mutations in DNA can give rise to the pathological changes seen in some diseases and how these mutations may be inherited understand and carry out quantitative and qualitative methods to enumerate, identify and determine antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms of medical importance describe selected serological and molecular methods used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases Generic skills access biomedical science information from a variety of sources and to communicate the principles in an appropriate manner have ability in a range of practical techniques relevant to biomedical science including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses have an understanding of the explanation of biomedical concepts at all levels of biological organisation ranging from molecules to intact organisms plan, execute and present an independent piece of work(e.g. a project) within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving and independence are evident have some understanding of ethical issues and their impact on advances in biomedical science record data accurately, and to carry out basic manipulation of qualitative and quantitative data (and some statistical analysis when appropriate) have developed basic strategies to enable them to update their knowledge of biomedical science 30

31 BIOM 1001 BIOM 1002 BIOM 1003 BIOM 1004 BIOM 1006 BIOM 1008 BIOM 1009 BIOM 1010 BIOM 2001 BIOM 2003 BIOM 2004 BIOM 2006 BIOM 2007 BIOM 2027 BIOM 2008 BIOM 2009 BIOM 2010 BIOM 3001 BIOM 3002 BIOM 3003 BIOM 3027 BIOM 3028 BIOM 3007 BIOM 3030 BIOM 3029 BIOM 3011 QAA Benchmark Statements Basic Knowledge Core Modules Core Modules A x x x B x x x C x x x D x x x x x x x x E x x x x x x x F x x x x G x x x x x x H x x x x I x x x x x J x x x K x x x L x x x Blood Science Modules:- BIOM2008, BIOM3027, BIOM3028 Cellular Science Modules:- BIOM2009, BIOM3007, BIOM3030 Infection Science Modules:- BIOM2010, BIOM3029, BIOM

32 BIOM 1001 BIOM 1002 BIOM 1003 BIOM 1004 BIOM 1006 BIOM 1008 BIOM 1009 BIOM 1010 BIOM 2001 BIOM 2003 BIOM 2004 BIOM 2006 BIOM 2007 BIOM 2027 BIOM 2008 BIOM 2009 BIOM 2010 BIOM 3001 BIOM 3002 BIOM 3003 BIOM 3027 BIOM 3028 BIOM 3007 BIOM 3030 BIOM 3029 BIOM 3011 QAA Benchmark statements Clinical Laboratory Specialties Core Modules Core Modules M x x x x x N x x x x x x x x O x x x x P x x x x Q x x x x x x R x x x x x S x x x x x x T x x x x x x U x x x x x V x x x x x W x x x x x X x x x x Y x x x x Z x x x x x AA x x x x BB x x x x CC x x DD x x x x x EE x x x x x x x FF x x x x x 32

33 BIOM 1001 BIOM 1002 BIOM 1003 BIOM 1004 BIOM 1006 BIOM 1008 BIOM 1009 BIOM 1010 BIOM 2001 BIOM 2003 BIOM 2004 BIOM 2006 BIOM 2007 BIOM 2027 BIOM 2008 BIOM 2009 BIOM 2010 BIOM 3001 BIOM 3002 BIOM 3003 BIOM 3027 BIOM 3028 BIOM 3007 BIOM 3030 BIOM 3029 BIOM 3011 QAA Benchmark Statements Generic Skills Core Modules Core Modules GG x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x HH 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 JJ x x KK x x x x x x x x x LL x x x x x x x x x x MM x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Blood Science Modules:- BIOM2008, BIOM3027, BIOM3028 Cellular Science Modules:- BIOM2009, BIOM3007, BIOM3030 Infection Science Modules:- BIOM2010, BIOM3029, BIOM