BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The Neurophysiology degree trains students to diagnose and monitor people with neurological disorders, covering the function of the nervous system and conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and nerve and muscle dysfunction. Academic work is combined with practical clinical skills in specialised healthcare settings.

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

What you will study

Year 1 covers professional and clinical practice for neurophysiology, anatomy and physiology, and neurosensory science. Year 2 includes applied neurophysiology and instrumentation, neuroanatomy and physiology, evoked potentials, clinical neurophysiology and a work-based placement.

Career pathways

NHS starting salary for neurophysiologists is around GBP 28,407, rising to GBP 50,056, with opportunities in research, education, management and the private sector, and further study to master's and doctoral level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A-level offer minimum BBB to include maths, biology, physics, chemistry or psychology; Access to Science: Distinction and Merit profile (Access to Healthcare and Access to Healthcare and Nursing not accepted); BTEC DDD; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: B plus either BB at A level (one in Maths, Biology, Physics or Chemistry) or DD at BTEC; Irish Leaving Certificate 360. Minimum five GCSE passes at grade A*-C/9-4 including Welsh/English language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science. Applicants need a satisfactory DBS check and occupational health check and must read the vaccination policy for applicants. 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 full-time (blended study)

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