BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)

The Wolverhampton course in Healthcare Science has long standing collaborative support from many local hospital departments who provide excellent placement opportunities to enable students to complete practical training in the workplace.  The course is patient-focused and aims to develop the knowledge and skills that you will need to begin a successful career in your chosen specialist area. 

At Wolverhampton our smaller cohort sizes and extensive use of practitioners provides you with a learning experience that puts your learning into clinical context.  Your clinical placements are aligned with the material that you cover in class with carefully staged progression which will help you gradually build confidence in your skills and knowledge as you progress through the course.

The University:

• Provides progressive, coherent and challenging learning opportunities underpinned by research, scholarly activity and appropriate staff development
• Is committed to enable students to achieve clearly defined subject specific and generic academic outcomes and to develop a range of key skills to fit them for subsequent employment and / or further study
• Encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning, foster a spirit of enquiry, and develop attitudes and skills to underpin independent, life-long learning
• Encourages students to develop a professional approach, and awareness of the ethical, socio-economic, political and commercial contexts of their studies

The course seeks to produce Healthcare Science graduates who are fit for purpose and able to enter clinical practice.  You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of the patient and the Healthcare Science profession in your chosen specialised area of practice. 

During this programme of study you will develop a knowledge of the anatomical structure and development of the human body.

You will also show an understanding of the integrated function and control of the component parts of the major systems of the human body.

You will develop an understanding of cell structure and function at the molecular level, and an appreciation of the interplay of complex molecular events that help to maintain cell homeostasis.

You will appreciate disease processes and the use of pharmacological and interventional treatments against them.

All students need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of physics and signal processing associated with their practice and how information can be recorded, stored and analysed in the concept of clinical physiology.

Through placements in local hospitals you will develop competence in the physiological practical techniques employed within cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep science and be able to explain the rationale for the investigation and treatment of disease, modification of the investigations, and interpret test results.

You will also be made aware of professional and research issues in clinical physiology including safe and ethical working practices, the importance of communication in a therapeutic relationship and research methodology.

 

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

All students being accepted onto the course will need to have been selected for a hospital placement through selection interviews which involve a formal skills-based assessment prior to admission.

Applicants must have achieved GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4+ will be required.   No equivalences are accepted.

Plus either:

• A Levels - grades BBB including Biology and at least one other Science subject
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science - grade DDM
• Access to HE Diploma: 45 L3 credits of which 36 credits must be Science based and achieved at Distinction with the remainder at Merit (120 UCAS points equivalent).
• T-Level in a Science or Applied Science subject - grade Merit

Your personal statement is an important part of the application process. We will be reviewing your personal statement to find out more about you and we will also be reviewing your spelling, grammar and punctuation and you have followed the UCAS (for undergraduate applications) guidance regarding length and what to include. 

Important Information:

All successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.  Please visit Interview and Portfolio Guidance - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk) for further information.

Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check.

Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us.

There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.

Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course.

 

International Applicants:

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

Applicants who are classed as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes (https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Home-or-Overseas-fees-the-basics) will still be considered as long as their country of domicile is the United Kingdom and do not require Tier 4 sponsorship or are in the UK on a Tier 2 visa.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Telephone

01902 32 22 22

Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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