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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Healthcare Science (Vascular Science)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) course at University of Gloucestershire.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

One subject preferably in a Science

You may also need to

Attend an interview

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£17,425 per year
International£17,425 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B122

Here's what University of Gloucestershire says about its Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) course.

Why Healthcare Science (Vascular Science)?

Studying Vascular Science at University of Gloucestershire will give you access to leading expertise, facilities, and technology. You’ll have opportunities to gain the knowledge, skills, and clinical experiences that will nurture a rewarding career in vascular healthcare services. More importantly, once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to work within an expanding field that positively impacts patients’ lives.

University of Gloucestershire has strong links to the NHS, hospitals and clinicians, which not only shape our curriculum but also ensure the skills you’re learning are fully relevant to the workplace. This course has specifically been developed in partnership with the professional body and national Vascular Scientist Leads.

On the course you will study a variety of healthcare science topics alongside your clinical placements. This provides you with invaluable experiences that use work-based application of the academic course content to develop your clinical skills and boost your ongoing career prospects.

The course is predominantly delivered as a distanced, blended learning programme with periodic face to face teaching being scheduled throughout the year. This model allows you the flexibility to plan your learning around your lifestyle and ensures 24/7 access to our on-line teaching materials.

Why University of Gloucestershire? At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life.

Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

After the course Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*. *Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.

Experience an open day Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on [email protected] or call 03330 14 14 14.

Source: University of Gloucestershire

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Health and Social Care

Location

Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester | Gloucester

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Healthcare science

• Cardiovascular rehabilitation

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Gloucestershire reviews

(3.8)
Based on 66 reviews from University of Gloucestershire's students and alumni
5 star
33%
4 star
28%
3 star
26%
2 star
7%
1 star
5%
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3rd year student

I really like that the student union put on so many events, though this is mainly helped with clubs and societies. I like the Christian union who put on a whole week long event list of things, and there are also events related to my field of illustration which I can go to get inspiration. It can be ...

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3rd year student

I do feel like I have been unlucky with the people I share with because I find it harder to socialise with the party people who go out drinking and such because I am not like that. I like that everything is close together though in case I have had ended late at uni and need to head to do a food shop...

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3rd year student

It has been easy to budget because I do that myself already without any help. It can be annoying when people take advantage of uni students and their money though by charging more, i.e the cafeteria, landlords, etc. From living in halls to living in a shared house, I do think halls is better cost wi...

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3rd year student

There is a helpzone open during weekdays that I found helpful when I was stuck for something. There has been a library staff member who helped me and others when writing a dissertation by giving advice, how to locate the resources available, and with searching for specific things using key words. My...

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3rd year student

The first two years I was in halls, though two different halls, and in a shared house for uni students in my final year. I found it is easier in halls despite certain difficulties because of the 24/7 security being available and it being near to campuses or on campuses. The first halls I was in was ...

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3rd year student

As I am in my final year, I have more individual work to do, though my supervisor has been really helpful with my final major project. It helps that my supervisor is also specialised in the field of childrenu2019s books as the advice I am getting is targeted to that which will help in the long run. ...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Medical sciences
Health sciences (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

93%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

98%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

91%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

93%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

86%

med

How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

73%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

86%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

86%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

98%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

93%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

95%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

92%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

97%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

76%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

88%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

90%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

67%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

86%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

92%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

90%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

90%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

93%

high

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

93%

high

Student information

The Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Medical sciences
Health sciences (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female71%Male29%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Number of students170
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
ChemistryD
PsychologyA
MathematicsC
PhysicsD
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female76%Male24%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above67%
Number of students215
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
ChemistryB
PsychologyC
MathematicsB
GeographyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Gloucestershire graduates across each of those subject areas.

Subjects allied to medicine
Health sciences (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

93%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

91%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

85%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

51%

Nursing Professionals

23%

Therapy professionals

17%

Other Health Professionals

2%

Caring personal services

Graduate statistics

95%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

90%

Other Health Professionals

5%

Skilled trades occupations

5%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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