BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) (Part-time) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The part-time Audiology degree is for individuals employed within NHS health boards and gives an expert understanding of the science of hearing and balance and the pathological conditions affecting them. Study is at FHEQ levels 5 and 6 over three years, combining academic work with clinical practice at the host health board in NHS Wales, with online and on-campus lectures and clinical skills sessions.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years part-time (blended study) | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is at levels 5 and 6 and includes audiological science and rehabilitation modules alongside clinical work placements within the student's NHS Wales health board.

Career pathways

Graduates enter the audiology profession, with NHS audiologist starting salary of GBP 32,073 rising to GBP 39,043 with experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires an HECert in Basic Audiological Practice, or a BTEC National Diploma in Healthcare Science plus Agored Cymru units in Hearing Aid Verification. Applicants outside these routes must demonstrate equivalent knowledge and clinical skills mapping to level 4 and sufficient for entry at level 5. Minimum five GCSE passes at grade A-C including Welsh/English language, Maths and Science. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are invited to interview (in person or by telephone or video call). Offers are conditional on a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (or approved equivalent), an occupational health declaration and assessment, and a satisfactory educational reference.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years part-time (blended study)

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