Comments about FdSc Health and Medical Sciences - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London
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Objectives
This course is designed for staff working as assistants or technicians in NHS, private hospital or sub-contractor laboratories, in fields such as microbiology, immunology, haematology, chemical pathology, genetics, histopathology and cytology.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements * a degree (level 6) in an Early Years subject or a degree (level 6) in any subject plus a level 3 qualification in an Early Years subject * a GCSE grade C in English and Maths * a current Criminal Records Bureau clearance * recent and considerable experience across whole 0-5 years age range
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Academic title
FdSc Health and Medical Sciences
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Course description
FdSc Health and Medical Sciences
Programme
Year 1
-Preparatory module
-The Healthcare Scientist and Patient Care
-Introduction to Biological Chemistry
-Cells and Tissues
-Introduction to Genetics
-Essential Haematology
-Essential Immunology
-Human Function
-Biology of Disease and the Principles of Pathology
Year 2
-Work-based Reflective Portfolio
-Applied Molecular Genetics
-Biology of Disease: Clinical Pathology
-Transfusion Science
-Tissues and Transplantation
-Applied Microbiology
-Research Methods and Medical Ethics
