Healthcare Science (Audiology) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Healthcare Science (Audiology) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Our three-year BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) course offers practitioner-level training and a qualification approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS), allowing you to work within both the NHS and the independent sector.

You will study the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects of audiology that are needed to practice as an audiologist and hearing aid dispenser.

The course includes topics and placements in closely related healthcare science areas such as neurophysiology an...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

2027-09-21

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Recruitment And Adm
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL

Application Details

Course Code

A20-H58

Institution Code

M20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

ABB including one science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB including one science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

T Level

Not accepted

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

Scottish Higher

We require grades ABBBB including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science). If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level.

AS

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Access to HE Diploma

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are: an overall of 60 credits are required, with 45 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction. 15 credits at Distinction must be in a science subject. You should also meet our standard GCSE requirements. We welcome applicants completing an Access to HE course in a health or science-related subject. We consider Access courses to be suitable for mature applicants who have been out of full-time education and have had no previous access to higher education. We will consider applications on an individual basis taking into account other factors such as other educational achievements, life experience and skills. Students educated up to GCSE level who have only taken a one-year Access course will not normally be accepted.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including least a minimum of five GCSES/iGCSES overall including grade 5/B in Mathematics and grade 6/B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science, with all others at grade C/4 or above. Thismust include English Language. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of  our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications  or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification. For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 2 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4. For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 4 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4.

Scottish Advanced Higher

We require grades ABBBB including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science). If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or Health and Social Care. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or Health and Social Care. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects incluing one higher subject in a science eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (pre-2023), this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the admissions team.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or other science-based subject. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD. We will consider the National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provided this is achieved with grades DDD and is offered alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma at grade M alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology .

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Applied Science or other science-based subject . Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD. We will consider the Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care provided this is achieved with grades DDD and is offered alongside one A-level in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology at grade B.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate at grade D alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology .

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma at grade M alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate at grade D alongide two A-levels at grades AB, one of which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

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