MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences)

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  • I’ve finished the masters as a distance learner and I’m happy because this gave me the chance to fit my learning commitments around work and my family.
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Master

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Birmingham

This course is for you if you wish to embark on the career pathway for Healthcare Scientists, accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science. The scheme aims to provide an appropriately trained workforce to work in the NHS through clinical science training.

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Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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West Midlands, B4 7ET

Start date

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About this course

Entry requirements
A first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a life sciences based subject

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Recommended

Centre rating

Abi

4.5
14/10/2017
What I would highlight: I’ve finished the masters as a distance learner and I’m happy because this gave me the chance to fit my learning commitments around work and my family.
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Subjects

  • Audiology
  • English Language
  • IT
  • English
  • School
  • Healthcare
  • Accredited
  • NHS Training

Course programme

Mode of delivery: Part time, blended learning. Students are employed within NHS Departments and released to undertake academic study. All teaching and learning materials are hosted online. You will attend on-campus teaching for:

  • First year: three weeks in term 1, three days in term 2, three days in term 3
  • Second year: one week in term 1, three days in term 2, three days in term 3
  • Final year: one week in term 1, three days in term 2, three days in term 3

Duration: 3 years

Intake: Approximately 20 students per year

How to apply:

  • Applications are made to the NHS.
  • Information and applications for the Scientist Training Programme (STP) are available on the NHS Careers website .
  • Once you have been selected by the NHS to take this course you will be required to complete an Aston University online application form.

Entry requirements:

  • Entry requirements are set by the NHS.
  • Applicants must posses a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a life Sciences based subject e.g.
    • chemistry,
    • biochemistry,
    • pharmacy,
    • pharmaceutical technology,
    • chemical engineering,
    • pharmacology,
    • physiology,
    • physical science subject
  • For applicants who obtained their degree outside the UK, the degree / qualification must be deemed to be at least of equivalent standing.
  • Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. English language test requirements may be waived where students’ undergraduate degree was studied in an English speaking country. Find out more about our English language requirements.
  • The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Start dates: October

This course is funded by the NHS.

  • The Department of Health has introduced a new career pathway for Healthcare Scientists. Students are employed within NHS Departments and released to undertake academic study.

    This includes clinical science training to provide an appropriately trained workforce to work in the NHS. This requires the education and training of practitioners in the division of neurosensory science. This division is made up of 3 pathways:

    • Audiology
    • Neurophysiology
    • Ophthalmic & Vision Sciences

    Students undertake common learning throughout the programme but also have specialist topics in year two and three.

MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences)

Price on request