Overview

You will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.

Over the three years you will learn about the design, construction and testing of a range of assistive technologies, including wheelchairs, artificial limbs, robotic aids and specialist seating.

Using pressure mapping systems, goniometers, inclinometer, joystick controllers and programmers you will learn to build standard and custom-made devices, as well as learning about their importance towards revolutionising patient care and independence.

Why Healthcare Science (Rehabilitation Engineering) programme at Swansea University?

Our course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare and Science and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.

Many of our academic staff are also practising healthcare scientists, providing an unrivalled combination of scientific rigour and professional expertise.

Places are also available if you receive sponsorship from a healthcare employer and in some circumstances; we may accept self-funded places with standard tuition fees if you are able to secure your own work placement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Basis of Engineering

Professional Practice

Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science

Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science

Informatics and Statistics

Research Methods and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences Occupational Therapy View 24 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to demonstrate a strong educational profile and commitment to Healthcare Science in the Physical Science field.

Typical A-level Offer
Minimum BBB at A level with at least one in a science subject (biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics or engineering).
Typical Access to Science Offer
Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing.
Typical BTEC Offer
DDD
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
B and either BB at A level (including Maths or Physics) or DD at BTEC
Irish Leaving Certificate
345
Minimum five-grade A-C GCSE passes including Welsh/English language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Healthcare Science (Rehabilitation Engineering).

Available Scholarships

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