Overview

Over three years you will learn about using isotopes and various forms of radiation to diagnose and treat many diseases, including different types of cancers, heart disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine and neurological disorders.

By taking the Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) (Hons) programme from Swansea University you will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.

Nuclear Medicine is an exciting, continually developing field that requires a high level of responsibility and technical skill. As a medical physics technologist, you will be operating, maintaining, and monitoring complex, specialised equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages.

As your career progresses, you will have excellent opportunities for advanced practice and further study to Masters and doctoral level.

Career

Job prospects are excellent, with nearly 100 per cent of Healthcare Sciences students going on to work in their chosen profession within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers in HE Study)

The NHS starting salary for Medical Physics Technologists is around £24,214, rising to £43,772. There are also many opportunities to work in research, education, management, and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice

Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science

Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science

Scientific Basis of Medical Physics
Informatics 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

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Medicine Nuclear Engineering View 14 other Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering 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

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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

Typical A-level Offer

Minimum BBB at A level, including maths or physics.

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

Pass at B and either BB at A level (including Maths or Physics) or DD at BTEC

Irish Leaving Certificate

345

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 (Nuclear Medicine) (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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