Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons)

Our three-year BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) course offers practitioner-level training and a qualification accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) and the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS), allowing you to work within both the NHS and the independent sector.

You will study the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects of audiology that are needed to practice as an audiologist and hearing aid dispenser.

The course includes topics and placements in closely related heal...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Recruitment And Adm
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL

Application Details

Course Code

B611

Institution Code

M20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

We require grades ABBBB including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science). If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level

Access to HE Diploma

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are: an overall of 60 credits are required, with 45 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction. 15 credits at Distinction must be in a science subject. You should also meet our standard GCSE requirements. We welcome applicants completing an Access to HE course in a health or science-related subject. We consider Access courses to be suitable for mature applicants who have been out of full-time education and have had no previous access to higher education. We will consider applications on an individual basis taking into account other factors such as other educational achievements, life experience and skills. Students educated up to GCSE level who have only taken a one-year Access course will not normally be accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

The course specific requirements are 34 points overall with 6,5,5 at higher level. (one higher subject to be in a science eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).

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

DDD

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen degree. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD in a science-based subject (Applied Science would also be accepted at this level). Health and Social Care in the BTEC National Extended Diploma at grades DDD can be accepted alongside an A-Level at Grade B or above in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. If the Health and Social Care BTEC National Extended Diploma contains more scientific based units (the Health Sciences pathway rather than the Social Care pathway), you might not be required to obtain an additional A-Level at Grade B or above in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Please get in touch with us directly and provide a list of all units being undertaken as part of this diploma. We will assess the curriculum of the diploma on a case-by-case basis.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including a minimum of five GCSES/iGCSES overall including B or 5 in Mathematics and B/6 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science, with all others at C/4 or above. This must include English Lan

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

DD

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A-Level at grade B. The A-Level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology).

AS

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

DD

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A-Level at grade B in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD plus an additional A-Level at Grade B in either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Scottish Advanced Higher

We require grades ABBBB including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science). If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and mathematics at Higher level

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Not applicable. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two additional A-Levels at grades AB. One A-Level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades D plus two additional A-Levels at grade A-B. One A-Level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology).

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades D plus additional A-Levels at grade AB in at least one science subject which can be Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional A-Levels at grades AB in at least one science subject which can be Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

A level

A,B,B

We require grades ABB, including a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science). Typical Contextual Offer: BBB (including specific subjects).

T Level

Not Accepted

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

34 points overall with 6,5,5 at higher level. The course specific requirements are 34 points overall with 6,5,5 at higher level. (one higher subject to be in a science eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology or Applied Science).

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