Diploma in Healthcare Science (Apprenticeship)

The two-year Healthcare Science Apprenticeship has been developed in partnership with employers, ensuring the design and delivery meet the needs of both apprentices and the healthcare sector. Delivered through a flexible blended learning model, you’ll combine online study with three short on-campus blocks for practical skills training, making it accessible wherever you’re based in the UK. On successful completion, you’ll achieve a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science, mapped to the Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship standard. This qualification prepares you for work as a band 4 healthcare science associate, developing the knowledge and skills needed to carry out safe, high quality diagnostic, therapeutic, and technical procedures that directly support patient care. Healthcare scientists play a vital role in both direct patient care and behind the scenes roles, often working as part of multi-professional teams. With this apprenticeship, you’ll gain the confidence, skills, and

This apprenticeship is work based and is subject to you being in employment with an organisation throughout the duration of the course. The employer must confirm you comply with the apprentice eligibility criteria including funding requirements. You must:

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

September 2026/27

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• Sunderland, United Kingdom