University of Gloucestershire

BSc Healthcare Science Vascular Science

University of Gloucestershire

Course overview

University of Gloucestershire BSc Healthcare Science (Vascular Science)   prepares students to work in vascular science, an area of healthcare where you support the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of diseases of the blood vessels. Students gain access to advanced facilities and technologies, and learn how to perform diagnostic tests and interpret results to aid clinical decisions. 

 

Students learn through a mixture of online materials, block teaching sessions on campus, problem-based learning, simulations, practical work, and placements. Coursework, portfolios, practical skills demonstration, and work-based learning assess them. The course emphasises both scientific and professional practice, with opportunities to apply knowledge in real clinical environments. 

Entry requirements

Candidates of the BSc Healthcare Science (Vascular Science)  at the University of Gloucestershire are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required, and students have the option to upload their CV along with their application to show their work experience.

 

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Applicants typically need around 112 UCAS tariff points, for example, A-levels BBC, with one subject preferably a science.

  • GCSE Grade 4/C in English Language and Maths is normally required. 

 

English Proficiency:

 

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must provide IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 and no section below 6.5. 

  • Applicants with other accepted SELTs are accepted.

Scholarships

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500

  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) at the University of Gloucestershire  may go on to roles such as:

 

  • Vascular Scientist / Vascular Science Practitioner

  • Healthcare Scientist in diagnostic imaging or vascular laboratories

  • Clinical Technologist specialising in vascular or ultrasound diagnostics

  • Research Assistant in vascular or cardiovascular science

  • Specialist Practitioner in vascular screening and prevention services

Cost of study

International students of the BSc Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) from the University of Gloucestershire pay the tuition fee of £17,950 per year.

Admission

University of Gloucestershire BSc Healthcare Science (Vascular Science)  candidates can apply through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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