HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL CARE

BSc ( Hons ) Biomedical Science

What ’ s this course about ?

This course is accredited by the RSB and the IBMS . After your second or third year , you can choose to do a placement in an IBMS-approved lab for a year – essential experience if you want to register with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ) and work in the NHS . During your studies you ’ ll develop skills using industry-leading equipment in our labs and simulation facilities , and have the chance to get involved with internationally recognised biomedical research into fields like neuro-oncology .

Duration

3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies

Requirements

112 – 120 from 3 A levels , or equivalent , to include 40 points from Biology and 40 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics .

For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .

Accreditation

Institute of Biomedical Science ( IBMS )

Royal Society of Biology ( RSB )

UCAS code : B940

BSc ( Hons ) Dental Hygiene

What ’ s this course about ?

Get the skills , knowledge and experience needed for registration with the GDC , which is essential for practising as a dental hygienist . You ’ ll learn to use the latest technology in our Dental Academy , which features treatment bays , surgeries , phantom head room , haptics suite , decontamination suite and radiography booths . Studying alongside dental therapy , dental nursing and dental students as well as qualified professionals , and working with real patients from the community , you ’ ll gain invaluable experience .

Duration

3 years full time

Requirements

120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , including 40 points from a pure Science subject .

For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application .

Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course . This includes screening to exclude infectivity with Hepatitis B , Hepatitis C and HIV .

Accreditation

General Dental Council ( GDC )

UCAS code : B752

HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL CARE

BSc ( Hons ) Biomedical Science

with Human Biosciences ( Dual Degree )

UCAS code : B930

BSc ( Hons ) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

UCAS code : B750

What ’ s this course about ?

Studying in both the UK and Australia , you ’ ll graduate with two valuable degrees . You ’ ll learn to diagnose and research diseases in labs and simulation facilities that are kitted out with industryleading microscopes , spectroscopy and chromatography equipment . You ’ ll also get involved with internationally recognised biomedical research into fields like microbiology , neuro-oncology and precision medicine . The year you spend at Edith Cowan University in Perth

will give you a global outlook that ’ s valued by industry .

Duration

4 years full time with a year abroad

Requirements

120 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent , with 40 points from Biology plus 40 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics .

For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .

Dual Degree

Study a year in Australia

What ’ s this course about ?

This dual role course , accredited by the GDC , gives you the skills , knowledge and experience required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC . From working with members of the wider dental team in our advanced Dental Academy , to delivering outreach dental work for patients from the local community , you ’ ll develop hygienist skills like scaling and polishing , taking dental X-rays , and giving advice on diet or dental hygiene , as well as therapist skills such as carrying out fillings and extractions .

Duration

3 years full time

Requirements

120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , including 40 points from a pure Science subject .

For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application .

Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course . This includes screening to exclude infectivity with Hepatitis B , Hepatitis C and HIV .

Accreditation

General Dental Council ( GDC )

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Our laboratory takes pre-clinical skills development to the next level for our Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist courses . Each station is equipped with a dental handpiece , suction , overhead dental lamp and computer monitor . This helps students develop their periodontal , restorative and paediatric dentistry skills .

What ’ s this course about ?

Develop all the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve safe practitioner status , become a vital member of the dental team and register with the GDC when you graduate from this professionally accredited course . You ’ ll gain experience of teamwork in some of the UK ’ s best student dental facilities , and work with patients in the community on outreach projects . You will also extend your skills through placements – from special care dentistry to maxillofacial departments , as well as both NHS and private high street practices .

Duration

1 year full time

Requirements

80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent , with 32 points in a pure Science subject .

For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of

their application .

Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course . This includes screening to exclude infectivity with Hepatitis B , Hepatitis C and HIV .

Accreditation

General Dental Council ( GDC )

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