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This is an apprenticeship for a Healthcare Science Practitioner. You will gain knowledge, understanding and skills while gaining valuable on the job experience as a Healthcare Science Practitioner in a healthcare setting.
The programme will follow the Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) curriculum and be delivered using a day-release method, whereby learners are based on campus between 1 and 3 days each week during term time (October to December and February to May) to attend lectures and practical sessions or workshops.
Delivery is offered in a flexible duration of 3-6 years, with each stage of the programme taking 1 or 2 years, depending on the learner (defined in the Individual Learning Plan and reviewed annually). The cohort is open to all employers.
University of Sunderland offers two apprenticeship programmes in Healthcare Science:
The apprenticeship degree integrates traditional lectures, interactive laboratory and simulation practicals, computing sessions and seminars, and workshops, including verbal presentations and posters, group work, case-based learning, directed learning, and research project supervision.
The apprentice will be assessed using a combination of formative and summative assignments throughout the degree and the apprenticeship. The learner must complete the PTP portfolio during their time in the workplace collecting evidence of their progressive development.
The EPA is a synoptic assessment that learners on apprenticeship programmes need to complete and pass to complete the apprenticeship successfully. The EPA is integrated into a final stage module and comprises three elements; Readiness to Practice Test, Professional Discussion, and a Research Project Presentation. Learners will need to complete all aspects of the assignment in this module including the EPA to complete the programme.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
Admission is subject to the learner being employed by an organisation and remaining in employment with an organisation throughout the duration of the programme. The employer must confirm participants comply with apprentice eligibility criteria.
We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.
If English is your second language, we require a minimum of IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.
There are different options for the employer to fund the costs of higher and degree apprenticeships, which may include government levies already paid for by the employer or specific funding opportunities which may be available. To search for apprenticeships offered by employers in your area go to: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Larger organisations can use their apprenticeship levy and government top-up to pay tuition and professional fees of higher apprenticeships. For smaller employers, the government pays 95%, with the remainder co-invested by the business.
For a discussion around your specific requirements please call 0191 515 3361 or email apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Completion of the degree apprenticeship will enable learners to be eligible for professional registration and suitability for employment as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
The EPA is a synoptic assessment that learners need to successfully complete and pass in order to complete the apprenticeship. The EPA is integrated into a final stage module and is made up of three elements: Readiness to Practice Test, Professional Discussion and a Research Project Presentation. Learners will need to successfully complete all aspects of assignments in this module including the EPA in order to complete the course.
This course is accredited by the following bodies: