UWE Bristol

Work-based Flexible Learning:

The New FdSc Healthcare Science DegreeCraig Donaldsoncraig.donaldson@uwe.ac.uk or carolyn.paul@uwe.ac.uk

Practitioner Training ProgrammesHealthcare Science(Life Sciences) Blood Sciences

Cellular SciencesGenetic SciencesInfection Sciences

Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) Cardiac Physiology

Respiratory & Sleep Physiology

Models of Provision• 3 models proposed

• Model 1: working in a HCS specialism– i.e. within blood sciences specialism of the Life

Sciences division– trainee associate would undertake a programme based

on the first two years of the PTP BSc (Hons), including the work-based assessment and would exit with a FdSc

Models of Provision• 3 models proposed

• Model 2: working across a HCS division– work primarily within one specialism within a division,

but undertake additional roles from other specialisms within that division.

– i.e. roles are emerging across cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology and vascular science specialisms.

– Associate practitioners would complete the FdSc in their primary specialism and undertake additional learning modules and work based training in the additional specialism areas as required.

Models of Provision• 3 models proposed

• Model 3: working across HCS divisions – Cross divisional roles across life sciences, physiological

sciences and physics and engineering may emerge within community and acute care settings

Models of Provision• Programme delivery must be accessible and

flexible. • Should include part-time taught courses,

distance learning and blended learning options.

• Must carry academic credit to ensure individuals are eligible to progress to the practitioner training programme (PTP).

• To maximise the scope for career progression, the MSC models for the provision of these programmes are drawn from the PTP curricula.

MSC CAREER FRAMEWORK 2-4• Core Modules – related to main functions

of roles ASSOCIATE5 modules

The use of Scientific method in healthcare science The legal, ethical and regulatory context of healthcare science Working in Partnership with patients, colleagues and other professionals

Investigation, Diagnosis, treatment and management of human disease and disorders

Safety, security and well-being in the healthcare science working environment

MSC CAREER FRAMEWORK 2-4• Themed Modules – related to main

functions of roles ASSOCIATE

Select relevant modulesPathology Investigations of disease and disordersClinical investigation of human functions and systemsInvestigating with imaging techniquesPhysics and Engineering in Healthcare Science

MSC CAREER FRAMEWORK 2-4Pathology Investigations of Disease and Disorders 70 credits

Introduction to biology of disease 15 Principles and practice of basic investigations in pathology

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Introduction to Microbiology 20 Principles of scientific measurement in pathology

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Introduction to molecular biology 20 Analytical techniques and instrumentation in pathology

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Introduction to genetics 20 Analysis and measurement in the pathology laboratory

20

Introduction to Cell Sciences 20 Infection and Immunity 20Introduction to Transfusion science 20 Basic pharmacology and therapeutics 15Fundamentals of biochemistry and cell biology

20 Tissues and transplantation 15

Metabolism and disease 20 Biology of reproduction 15Biology of Micro-organisms 20 Physiology of Human Regulation and

Reproduction15

Immunology and disease 20 Genetics in practice 15Cellular and Molecular Pathology 20

Healthcare Science (Level-1)• Core

– Scientific Basis of Life– Principles in HCS

• Themed– Pathophysiology of Disease

• 20 credits core• 4 x 5 credit options

– Anatomy & Physiology• 20 credits core• 4 x 5 credit options

Healthcare Science (Level-2)• Core

– Scientific Measurement– Professional Aspects HCS

• Themed– Healthcare Science in Practice

• Blood Science• Genetics• Infection• Tissue• Cardiovascular• Respiratory & Sleep• Integrated Pathophysiology

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Liaison• Divisional Workforce Groups / SW MSC Implementation

Board - regular meetings 2011-12

• Department of Health MSC Team – meeting with UWE and employers July 2012

• Meetings with Cogent, Skills Sector Council for the Science Based Industries

• Employer Liaison Group /Working Party

• FdSc Applied Bioscience Technology• FdSc Chemical Science

Questions / Feedback

• What demand do you see for the programme?

• Flexible programme – what content would enhance your future demands?

• Are there any additional features you feel we should consider?

craig.donaldson@uwe.ac.uk orcarolyn.paul@uwe.ac.uk