Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc Honours

Bachelor's degree

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    October

How is the BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) taught?
Work placements are a key element of the course. Over the three years, you will spend a total of 50 weeks in NHS clinical physiology departments at hospitals in London or the South East. This time is divided as follows:
Year 1 – 10 weeks
Year 2 – 15 weeks
Year 3 – 25 weeks
All placement providers are officially approved by the University and learning opportunities and support will be available to help you complete your Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) training manual.
Enhanced CRB and Occupational Health clearance are a compulsory requirement
Travel and accommodation expenses cannot be reimbursed but we will try to place you with an NHS trust that is near to your home or term address
All placements are unpaid unless you secure sponsorship by an NHS Trust
You will always be notified in advance of your placement allocation
Placements run from Monday to Friday during normal working hours, which may also include Bank Holidays
In the final year you also have an opportunity to undertake a research project, which could include a clinical audit - research projects carried out on placement will normally require local ethical approval.
Assessment
You will be assessed on your research project and written portfolio, as well as practical and theoretical examinations, clinical practice assessments, laboratory reports and other written work, case study analyses and presentations.

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Location

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London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course

Qualifications
112 UCAS points, including grade C or above in a science subject, plus GCSE C English and Maths
We also accept BTEC in Applied Science or a course containing a significant amount of science.
A-levels including grade C in a Science subject, BTEC DMM in science based subject, Access pass with 45 credits at Level 3 (45 merit or higher) in Applied Science or Science, Human or life sciences, Medical or paramedical science..

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Subjects

  • Rehabilitation
  • Audiology
  • IT
  • Project
  • Healthcare
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • NHS Training
  • Skills and Training
  • Health
  • Science
  • Amplification
  • Physiological
  • Honing
  • Diagnostic
  • Therapeutic
  • Aural Rehabilitation

Course programme

Course content

What will you study on the BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)?

You will learn to apply scientific principles of healthcare science to patient care, and gain the confidence to carry out the diagnostic and therapeutic investigations required for the role of a Healthcare Science Practitioner in Audiology. Honing your skills, you will learn how to perform a wide range of clinical procedures in accordance with health and safety guidelines, and within the scope of practice and professional codes of conduct. You will develop the understanding and confidence to execute procedures in audiology including pure tone audiometry, tympanometry and hearing aid programming & verification.

Year 1

Healthcare Science 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module introduces the scientific basis of healthcare science and aims to provide a solid foundation upon which to build the knowledge and skills required to work as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.

Healthcare Science 2 (15 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis related to healthcare science and with a solid foundation upon which to build the knowledge and skills required to work as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.

Physiological Sciences 1 (15 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to introduce the physical and mathematical principles that underpin the concepts of instrumentation used in the Neurosensory Sciences and measurements.

Physiological Sciences 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory

The module provides the basic theory and practice of neurosensory sciences.

Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

The module provides insight into the organisation and roles of the health and social services in providing patient-centred care, and the roles and responsibilities of a Healthcare Science Practitioner. In addition, it aims to help you develop your communication, study and teamworking skills.

Year 2

Diagnostic Audiology (45 credits) - Compulsory

This module introduces the theory and application of basic diagnostic tests used in clinical audiology, with an introduction to understanding vestibular and paediatric testing. The module is designed to be supplemented clinical placements for consolidation of skills acquired with theoretical understanding.

Medical Instrumentation and Imaging (15 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of principles and properties of measurement techniques used in carrying out physiological measurements.

Practical Diagnostic Audiology (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module complements the theory and application of basic diagnostic tests used in clinical audiology learned in previous modules. The practical sessions and clinical placements are designed to consolidate skills acquired with theoretical understanding, and for progression to Year 3 practical and theoretical aural rehabilitation modules. You will be expected to be able to safely and accurately perform all diagnostic procedures according to BSA recommended standards.

Research Methods and Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the importance of research, development and innovation in clinical practice. In addition, it provides the underpinning knowledge required to undertake a research project. A final aim is to prepare you for a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.

Year 3

Aural Rehabilitation and Amplification (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module addresses the technological and non-technological management options available in the rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss, within the paradigms of relationship-centred care. This theoretical module is supplemented by the practical module Practical Aural Rehabilitation and Amplification. In addition, you can choose between Vestibular and Paediatric audiology modules, to enable you to work at an assistant level upon graduation..

Dissertation (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module will build on the skills you have acquired when undertaking previous research modules, and from the knowledge gained throughout the programme. Further development of analysis, critical thinking and scientific literary style will be promoted. You will be enabled to pursue areas of individual interest in the subject area appropriate to your target award and you will have the opportunity of gaining increased theoretical and practical knowledge in a chosen specialist field. Individual research experience will be gained in an area that may provide future employment opportunities. Personal responsibility for own learning through self-directed study and supervised preparation will be fostered. It is an integral part of the degree programme, furthering the development of skills in critical analysis and reflection.

Practical Aural Rehabilitation (30 credits) – Compulsory

This module addresses the practical elements of technological and non-technological management options available in the rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss, within the paradigms of relationship-centred care. This module complements the previous Aural Rehabilitation and Amplification module.

Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

This module provides you with consolidate knowledge and technical skills gained earlier in the programme. In addition, this module provides an opportunity to undertake a full range of practice required to work effectively as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Optional modules are usually available at levels 5 and 6, although optional modules are not offered on every course. Where optional modules are available, you will be asked to make your choice during the previous academic year. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, or there are staffing changes which affect the teaching, it may not be offered. If an optional module will not run, we will advise you after the module selection period when numbers are confirmed, or at the earliest time that the programme team make the decision not to run the module, and help you choose an alternative module.

Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc Honours

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