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Healthcare Science (Audiology)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Singleton Park Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Our 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 state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities.

You’ll observe clinics in our 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.

The audiology profession has undergone rapid expansion in recent years, so as an Audiology graduate you can look forward to a variety of professional and further study opportunities.

Within the NHS, the starting salary for Audiologists is £32,073, rising to £39,043 with experience.

Modules

In year 1, you will typically study modules such as:

Professional Practice 1
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science
Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science
Neurosensory Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Neurosensory Science
Neurosensory Clinical Measurement and Treatment

In year 2, you will typically study modules such as:

Professional Practice 2
Research Methods and Statistics
Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging
Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Audiology)
Audiological Science 1
Sensory Aids 1
Vestibular Assessment and Management
The Developing Person

In year 3, you will typically study modules such as:

Professional Practice 3
Healthcare Science Research Project
Healthcare Science Work-Based Placement 2 (Audiology)
Audiological Science 2
Sensory Aids 2
Introduction to Tinnitus

Assessment method

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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Singleton Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B610
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
B610
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This course is open to UK applicants only.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - BBB

At least one being maths, biology or chemistry.

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

Access to HE Diploma

Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 33 points

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Pass at B and either BB at A level (at least one in science) or DD at BTEC

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

360

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements: A minimum of five grade A*-C GCSE passes, including Welsh/English language, Maths and Science. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or approved equivalent NHS Wales Values and Standards of Behaviour. All applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check and occupational health check. Any concerns arising from these may be considered at the School of Health and Social Care’s Professional Suitability and Fitness to Practice Panel and may result in admission to the programme being withdrawn.

All applicants will be required to complete an interview.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Audition

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/

Sponsorship information

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.

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