University Centre South Devon
Vantage Point
Long Road
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ
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Healthcare Science (Audiology)
- BSc (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- UCSD
- Awarded by:
- University of Plymouth
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) programme is a 1 year level 6 top up programme that has been designed to give registered hearing aid dispensers, currently holding a level 5 qualification, the knowledge, skills and attribute to register as healthcare science practitioners. Currently in UK, 1 in 6 people suffer with hearing problems, such as hearing loss or tinnitus. The top-up programme will ensure hearing aid dispensers will further specialise in working with children, in the rehabilitation of vestibular conditions and tinnitus, and meet the increasing needs of the ageing population.
Modules
Research Project in Audiology - 30 credits
Hearing and Vestibular Rehabilitation - 30 credits
Paediatric Audiology and Objective Testing - 30 credits
Healthcare Science Advanced Professional - 30 credits
Assessment method
50% coursework 25%exams 25% practical
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- UCSD
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
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:
- HCSA
- Institution code:
- S32
- Campus name:
- UCSD
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre South Devon has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- HCSA
- Institution code:
- S32
- Campus name:
- UCSD
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Students must hold a Higher Education Certificate or Foundation Degree in Hearing Science, Audiology, Health Care Science, Hearing Aid Audiology or any other degree in a relevant area. Recognition of prior experiential learning can be considered. Applicants must have relevant work experience such as valid registration as Hearing Aid Dispenser with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
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