Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

Swansea University’s BSc in Neurophysiology will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding, highly skilled career working in the healthcare profession, diagnosing, and monitoring people with neurological disorders.

You will learn about the function of the nervous system and the conditions that affect it, such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and nerve and muscle dysfunction.

As you progress, you will develop the understanding and confidence to undertake specialist procedures in neurophysiology, combining your in-depth academic work with practical clinical skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.

Neurophysiology is an exciting field that requires a high level of responsibility and problem-solving ability. As a neurophysiologist, you will frequently carry out investigations in dedicated environments or departments, such as intensive care settings and operating theatres, working with patients of all ages.

We are the only university in Wales to offer a BSc in Neurophysiology and our course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science.

Our state-of-the-art facilities allow you to learn and practice your clinical and technical skills in our simulated clinical practice rooms. Equipped with the latest technology and equipment, each room offers a unique environment that replicates a wide range of realistic clinical settings. The rooms provide an excellent opportunity for you to put theory into practice and gain confidence and experience in clinical environments.

You will spend around half of your course on clinical placements giving you greater insight into the skills you have learnt with our expert clinical teaching team. Clinical Placements will teach you how to present to patients and will embed your learning into your practise.

The course is accredited by all the major regulatory bodies, and you will benefit from our strong links with the NHS and local health boards, with our nearest hospital being next to our Singleton Park campus. Many of our academic staff in Health Sciences are also practising clinicians, providing invaluable professional insight and expertise.

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including:
· Professional Practice 1
· Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science
· Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science
· Basics of Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science
· Neurosensory Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
· Neurosensory Science
· Neurosensory Clinical Measurement and Treatment
In Year 2, you will typically study areas including:
· Applied Neurophysiology and Instrumentation
· Neuroanatomy and Physiology
· Evoked Potentials
· Clinical Neurophysiology 2
· Research Methods and Statistics
· Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging
· Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Neurophysiology)
In Year 3, you will typically study areas including:
· Specialist Neurophysiology
· Abnormal EEG and Interpretation
· Neuropathology
· Professional Practice 3
· Healthcare Science Research Project
· Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 2 (Neurophysiology)

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.