BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)

For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomical structure and development of the human body and an understanding of the integrated function and control of the component parts of the major systems, enabling an appreciation of normal human function to be shown.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cell structure and function at the molecular level, enabling an appreciation of the interplay of complex molecular events that help to maintain cell homeostasis.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of disease processes to enable appreciation of the use of pharmacological and interventional treatments against them.
• Show competence in the physiological practical techniques employed within physiological sciences, specifically respiratory and sleep physiology, and be able to explain the rationale for the investigation and treatment of disease, modification of the investigations, and interpret test results so that the student is able to effectively contribute to the patient care pathway. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of physics and signal processing and be able to apply these to the recording, storage and analysis of information in the concept of physiological sciences.
• Be aware of  the requirements for good professional practice in physiological sciences, including safe and ethical working practices, the importance of good communication in a therapeutic relationship and how research can be used to advance evidence based practice in their chosen specialism.

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

All students being accepted onto the course will need to have been selected for a hospital placement through selection interviews which involve a formal skills-based assessment prior to admission

We are able to consider entry to Level 5 only - please refer to Faculty for further information FSEapplicant@wlv.ac.uk

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4+ will be required.   No equivalences are accepted.

 

The Faculty operates a Gathered Field policy in processing interview results for this course. The result of interviews will be released in mid-March 2023.

 

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

Applicants who are classed as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes (https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Home-or-Overseas-fees-the-basics) will still be considered as long as their country of domicile is the United Kingdom and do not require Tier 4 sponsorship or are in the UK on a Tier 2 visa.

"Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists, the (RCCP)"

To accredit degree programmes covering clinical physiology to enable graduates to register with RCCP. I.e. BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology and BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science.

National School of Health Care Science (NSHCS)

"Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register."

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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01902 32 22 22

Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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