This fully funded degree will train you to become a Rehabilitation Engineer, leading directly to a rewarding and highly-skilled career in the healthcare setting. HEALTHCARE SCIENCE (REHABILITATION ENGINEERING) SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
6 TH
IN THE UK
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
(Guardian University Guide 2023)
NO TUITION FEES: UK students**
Rehabilitation Engineering is an exciting, challenging and continually evolving field that makes a real difference to people's quality of life. At our excellent facilities, which provide realistic workplace simulations, you will learn about the application of engineering principles to develop technological solutions and devices to assist individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions. This includes the design, construction and testing of a range of assistive technologies, including standard and custom-made wheelchairs, artificial limbs, robotic aids and specialist seating. You will spend approximately half of your course on clinical placements, which will allow you to hone the practical skills you need to begin your career with confidence.
Year 2 • Fluid Mechanics, Biomechanics and Materials • Innovation and Medical Devices • Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging • Medical Equipment Lifecycle Year 3 • Research Project • Professional Practice • Rehabilitation Engineering in the Clinical Environment • Science and Principles Supporting Rehabilitation Engineering
Apply for an enhanced support package through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme. (**conditions apply)
swansea.ac.uk/student-loans-and-grants/ nhs-funding/ Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities Contextual Offers available
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 162) †
Typical Offer: BBB (to include one STEM subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Engineering)
View our subject guide here:
BSc Honours ▲ Healthcare Science
(Rehabilitation Engineering)
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Anatomy and Physiology • M athematics and Physics • Informatics and Statistics • Pathophysiology • Scientific Basis of Engineering
FUTURE CAREERS: Swansea University is commissioned to train Healthcare Scientists for the NHS Wales Workforce. Currently the NHS starting salary is £27,055 (Band 5), with opportunities for career progression to consultant level. ▲ 3 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
Accreditations include:
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