Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons)

Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	50%
Salary after 15 months	£25500
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Singleton Park Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Audiology, Healthcare Science, Health and Social Care, Acoustics and Vibration

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Medical Sciences at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Medical Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction

50 /100

105 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) and other Medical Sciences courses of Swansea University	Average review score among all Audiology courses in the UK
Explanations	93	90
Interesting courses	76	76
Intellectually stimulating	90	87
Challenged to do my best	86	83
Depth of concepts	84	84
Builds on previous learnings	83	91
Joined ideas from different topics	84	78
Balance directed/independent study	77	72
Applicability of course content	86	87
Clear criteria in markings	68	74
Fair assessment	75	77
Tests reflected your learning	71	81
Timely feedback	50	68
Helpful feedback	59	72
Approachability of teachers	72	80
Support from teachers	80	77
Organisation of courses	56	78
Communication of changes	70	82
IT facilities	81	94
Library	84	94
Course specific resources	87	93
Student feedback opportunities	88	81
Student feedback valued	75	66
Student's feedback acted upon	50	68
Work of student union	64	90
Mental wellbeing services	62	80
Overall satisfaction	50	59

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Medical Sciences courses of Swansea University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Medical Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Medical Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£25500	£30500	£35500
25-75 percentile range	£25000 - £27000	£27500 - £41500	£26000 - £44000

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Medical Sciences courses of Swansea University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Sciences

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£28287	£26511	£29290
25-75 percentile range	£25480 - £33720	£21098 - £33046	£22774 - £39903

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Medical Sciences courses in the UK

Course Description

Swansea University’s Audiology degree will give you an expert understanding of the science of hearing, balance, and the associated pathological conditions that affect them. This three-year course combines rigorous academic and theoretical work with the extensive practical clinical experience you need for employment in this growing profession.

You will learn to assess hearing capacity and balance function using the latest diagnostic equipment and software applications in our clinical and research facilities.

Our state-of-the-art facilities allow you to learn and practice your clinical and technical skills in our simulated clinical practice rooms. Equipped with the latest technology and equipment, each room offers a unique environment that replicates a wide range of realistic clinical settings. The rooms provide an excellent opportunity for you to put theory into practice and gain confidence and experience in clinical environments.

You’ll observe audiology clinics in our on-campus Health and Wellbeing Academy, gain experience in commercial settings and go on to build your skills and confidence in clinical work placements at hospitals across Wales.

You will spend around half of your course on clinical placements giving you greater insight into the skills you have learnt with our expert clinical teaching team. Clinical Placements will teach you how to present to patients and will embed your learning into your practise.

The course is accredited by all the major regulatory bodies, and you will benefit from our strong links with the NHS and local health boards, with our nearest hospital being next to our Singleton Park campus. Many of our academic staff in Health Sciences are also practising clinicians, providing invaluable professional insight and expertise.

You will also join a university that is:

• 12th in the UK for Student Satisfaction – NSS 2021

15th in the UK for Course Satisfaction - Guardian University Guide 2023

• UK Top 25 University - Guardian University Guide 2022

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a hearing aid dispenser.

To accredit degree programmes covering clinical physiology to enable graduates to register with RCCP. I.e. BSc (Hons) ClinicalPhysiology and BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science.

Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Medical Sciences
Total respondents	20	70
Unemployed	0%	3%
Studying	0%	0%
Working	95%	89%
Both studying and working	5%	3%
No information	0%	6%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	95%	5%
Utilise skills from studies	90%	10%
Work is meaningful	100%	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	100%
Non highly-skilled jobs	0%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) at Swansea University

75%	Legal professionals
10%	Elementary occupations
5%	Information Technology Professionals
5%	Business and public service associate professionals
5%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

You will be assessed via a variety of methods throughout the three years of study. You will complete written examinations, written assignments, presentations, case-based discussions and assessments of clinical competency. In year three, you will have the chance to complete a research project in your chosen healthcare science programme. The results of this will be presented as part of your dissertation and you will be involved in a peer-assessment scientific poster presentation.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

	Students of the course received the following grades
Not classified	0
Pass	0
Merit	0
Distinction	0
Ordinary degree	0
Other honours degree	0
Lower second class	10
Upper second class	60
First class	35

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 157

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	15
96-111	15
112-127	25
128-143	0
144-159	10
160-175	25
176-191	0
192-207	10
208-223	10
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Qualification requirements

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

GCSE requirements: A minimum of five grade A*-C GCSE passes, including Welsh/English language, Maths and Science. If you are offered a place you will need a satisfactory character reference, an Occupational Health Check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or approved equivalent.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- All Degrees

This course is open to UK applicants only.

This course is funded by the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme meaning students have their tuition fees covered providing they commit to work in NHS Wales for 2 years following graduation.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Healthcare Science (Audiology), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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