Swansea University 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus

HEALTHCARE SCIENCE (NEUROPHYSIOLOGY) SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (Guardian University Guide 2022) 3

Our Neurophysiology degree will give you the expert training you need to diagnose and treat people with neurological disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and dementia. It combines academic work with clinical experience. You will use the latest diagnostic equipment and software applications in our state-of-the-art facilities and build your skills on work placements at hospitals across Wales.

NOTUITIONFEES: UKstudents**

Apply for an enhanced support package through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme. (**conditions apply)

Neurophysiology is an exciting field that requires a high level of responsibility and problem-solving ability. As a neurophysiologist, you will frequently carry out investigations in dedicated environments or departments, such as intensive care settings and operating theatres, working with patients of all ages. Many of our academic staff are practising clinicians, providing invaluable professional insight and expertise. Our excellent facilities include a realistic clinical suite so you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice in an environment that reflects the conditions that you will experience when you go on placement. As a neurophysiology student, around half of your course will be spent on clinical work placements throughout Wales, which will give you the practical skills you need to begin your career. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Anatomy and Physiology • Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science • Neurosensory Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology • Neurosensory Clinical Measurement and Treatment

Year 2 • Applied Neurophysiology and Instrumentation • Clinical Neurophysiology • Evoked Potentials • Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging • Neuroanatomy and Physiology Year 3 • Abnormal EEG and Interpretation

swansea.ac.uk/student-loans-and-grants/ nhs-funding/ Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available  Contextual Offers available

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB (to include Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics)

• Research Project • Neuropathology • Specialist Neurophysiology

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †

View our subject guide here:

BSc Single Honours ▲ Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

▲ 3 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page FUTURE CAREERS: Currently the NHS starting salary for healthcare scientists is £25,654 (Band 5). Typical career earnings go up to £45,838. Salaries can vary significantly in the private sector.

Accreditations include:

• Neurosensory Science • Professional Practice

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