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Institution code:
S82
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Location:
East Coast College (Lowestoft)
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Duration:
Two years full-time. |
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Typical Offer:
2023-24 and 2024-25 entry; 80 UCAS tariff points (or above) CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T Level).
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The FdSc in Biomedical Science intends to prepare students for the demands of working in a range of scientific environments, such as chemical, biological, or biomedical, and equipping students with the skills and knowledge to be attractive to employers.
Introduction
The FdSc in Biomedical Science intends to prepare students for the demands of working in a range of scientific environments, such as chemical, biological, or biomedical, and equipping students with the skills and knowledge to be attractive to employers. The course contains a balance of the knowledge requirements, along with the practical skill development through a theoretical delivery model, for students to work in the biological science industry at laboratory associate level/professional (or equivalent). The module content will support students to evidence the requirements to apply for professional registration as a registered science technician (RSciTech). The course will target students wanting to progress into an industry science career and those already employed in a biomedical scientist role wanting further training and development. Biomedical scientists can be employed in a variety of types of technical roles and work to gain knowledge on the main principles of how the human body works and to find new ways to cure or treat disease by developing advanced diagnostic tools or new therapeutic strategies.
Course modules
Career opportunities
FdSc Biomedical Science Higher Apprenticeship is offered only to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support.
Please see our Apprenticeship pages for more information about apprenticeship funding.
Fees and finance
The FdSc Biomedical Science [higher apprenticeship], is offered only to students undertaking the course as part of their employment.
Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support.
Entry requirements
2023-24 and 2024-25 entry; 80 UCAS tariff points(or above) CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T Level).
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English, Maths and a science subject together with a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Mature applicants without UCAS points/English and Maths qualifications will be considered based on relevant industry experience and diagnostic assessment of English and Maths.
All applicants needs to be working in a suitable scientific setting.
All applicants will be required to attend an interview with a member of the course team to establish that the course meets the intended progression plans of the applicant.
If a student is to access a work placement as part of the course, a DBS may need to be considered based on the nature of the work (i.e. in a hospital or school laboratory). If the student is already employed in a relevant role the employer would follow their own policy on this.
Apprentices must have the right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA or the UK for at least the three years prior to beginning the Apprenticeship. Any apprentice with non-UK qualifications will be expected to meet the equivalent entry requirements as set out in our International and EU pages.
Students with English as a second language must also meet our English Language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.
If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.
Facilities and Resources
The course will be located at the Lowestoft Campus of the college and specifically within the Sixth Form building, which is an outstanding £25 million purpose-built facility. The science laboratories and multi-media suites have all been specially designed to support learning. Additionally, over £1.3 million has been invested in the IT infrastructure and equipment alone to provide an exceptional service with full WIFI coverage. A further £50,000 has already been added to provide additional laboratory equipment of industry standard to support the science degree courses.
