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NVQ and competence-based qualifications Healthcare Science (L4)

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Here you'll find everything you need to study for or to teach the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. This work-based qualification, accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), helps boost learners’ career prospects by giving them the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work as a Healthcare Science Associate.

This qualification must be completed by all apprentices enrolled on the Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship.

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Summary of the changes to the Pearson Level 4 Healthcare Science specification

Summary of changes made between previous issue and this issue Page number
Missing Learning Outcome 4 added to Unit 4: Health, Safety and Security in the Healthcare Science Environment 50
Minor amendments to the assessor descriptions in Annex B of the assessment strategy
107

Summary of the changes to Pearson Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science individual units

  Summary of changes made between previous issue and this issue
Unit 104 AC1.5 amended to 1.6
AC1.6 amended to 1.5
Unit 105
AC1.3 amended to AC6.1 and 6.2
Specification

Specification

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science
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Qualification type:
Competence-based qualification
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science
Level:
Level 4
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Qualification number (QN):
603/2313/9
Eligible for funding in England for:
18-19 (EFA funding), 19+, Apprenticeships (SFA funding)
Availability:
England, Wales and NI
First teaching:
2017
Review date:
  • Wed Dec 31 09:17:00 UTC 2025 (England) ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
  • Sun Nov 30 13:54:00 UTC 2025 (Wales) ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
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