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.
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 |
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Specification
Specification
- 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:
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- 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.
