Applied Biomedical Science (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons)
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Qualify as a biomedical scientist on this three-year degree apprenticeship for existing medical lab support staff and develop your knowledge of pathological disciplines.
Key highlights
- Leads to qualification as a biomedical scientist
- Degree apprenticeship designed for existing medical lab support staff
- Develops knowledge across the pathological disciplines
- Studied by distance learning alongside your laboratory role
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 16+ · Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sport Scholarships
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical biochemistry biomedical scientist
- Haematology biomedical scientist
- Medical microbiology biomedical scientist
- Histopathology biomedical scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: Government/employer funded; no cost to the apprentice | International: See university for apprenticeship eligibility and fee status
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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