Physiological Sciences

Description

You can use this course to work towards one of two possible degree titles:

• BSc (Hons) Physiological Science
• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science

The Physiological Sciences course builds on your existing knowledge of chemistry/biology to give you a thorough understanding of how the body functions and how cells, tissues and organs work together.

Depending on your choice of modules, and the availability of suitable placements, it may be possible to switch from Physiological Sciences to Healthcare Science. This is the accredited training programme for working in the NHS as a healthcare science practitioner either in cardiac physiology or audiology.

Sunderland scores highly in science; the most recent review by the Quality Assurance Agency awarded biology the highest possible score of 24 out of 24, and physiology was awarded 23 out of 24.

The University provides excellent facilities in our modern Sciences Complex and the quality of our analytical science equipment is outstanding among UK universities.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 15th January/October Tuition fee

• GBP 8500 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

Start date September 2015 15th Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Which degree to choose?

Depending on the availability of suitable placements, and your choice of options, you can work towards one of three possible degree titles:

• BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences
• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology)*

*Please note that the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) route is unavailable for students starting their course in September 2012. However, it will be available to students starting in September 2013.

BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences Year 1 (national level 4)

• Human Physiology (20 Credits)
• Cell Science 1 (20 Credits)
• Clinical Practice and Professional Skills (20 Credits)
• Infection and Immunity (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Science (20 Credits)
• Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology (20 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

Core modules:

• Research Methods (10 Credits)
• Pathophysiology and Therapeutics (20 Credits)
• Pathophysiology of Auditory and Vestibular Systems (20 Credits)
• Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions (30 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 2):

• Cell Science II (20 Credits)
• Infection and Immunity II (20 Credits)
• Blood Science (20 Credits)
• Biosciences Dissertation (20 Credits)
• Physiology of Sport and Exercise

Year 3 (national level 6)

Core modules:

• Research Project in Physiological Sciences (30 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 4 or 5):

• Molecular Pathology (20 Credits)
• Immunology (20 Credits)
• Haematology with Blood Transfusion (20 Credits)
• Human Genetics and Genomics (20 Credits)
• Medical Microbiology (20 Credits)
• Applying Cardiac Physiology I
• Psycho/Social Aspects of Hearing Loss (30 Credits)
• Pathobiology (10 Credits)
• Physiology of Sport and Exercise II (20 Credits)
• Nutrition of Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Year 1 (national level 4)

All core modules

• Human Physiology
• Cell Science I
• Infection and Immunity I
• Clinical Practice and Professional Skills *
• Introduction to Cardiovascular Respiratory and Sleep Science
• Introduction to the practice of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Science

*Here you will be required to undertake a suitable 10-week work placement in your first year

Year 2 (national level 5)

All core modules

• Research Methods (10 Credits)
• Instrumentation, signal processing and imaging (20 Credits)
• Pathophysiology of common Cardiovascular and Respiratory conditions (20 Credits)
• Cardiac Physiology: ECG (30 Credits)
• Cardiac Physiology: Blood Pressure (20 Credits)
• Professional Practice and work-based training 1 in Physiological Sciences (20 Credits)

You will also be required to undertake a suitable 15 week work placement at the end of your second year

Year 3 (national level 6)

All core modules

• Professional Practice and work-based training in Physiological Sciences * (30 Credits)
• Research Project in Physiological Sciences (30 Credits)
• Applying Cardiac Physiology I (20 Credits)
• Applying Cardiac Physiology II (20 Credits)
• Applying Cardiac Physiology III (20 Credits)

* Here you will be required to undertake a suitable 25 week work placement in your final year

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) Year 1 (national level 4)

All core modules

• Human Physiology (20 Credits)
• Cell Science I (20 Credits)
• Infection and Immunity I (20 Credits)
• Clinical Practice and Professional Skills * (20 Credits)
• Applied Physics and Measurements (20 Credits)
• Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology (20 Credits)

*Here you will be required to undertake a suitable 10-week work placement in your first year

Year 2 (national level 5)

All core modules

• Research Methods
• Applied Physiological Measurement and Instrumentation
• Processes of Audiological Rehabilitation
• Pathophysiology of Auditory and Vestibular systems
• Fundamental Principles of Audiological Assessment
• Professional Practice and work-based training in Physiological Sciences I

You will also be required to undertake a suitable 15 week work placement at the end of your second year

Year 3 (national level 6)

Core modules

• Professional Practice and work-based training in Physiological Science II * (30 Credits)
• Research Project in Physiological Sciences (30 Credits)
• Psycho/Social Aspects of Hearing Loss (30 Credits)
• Advanced Principles of Audiological Assessment (20 Credits)

Optional Modules (choose 1)

• Introduction to Tinnitus (10 Credits)
• Vestibular Assessment (10 Credits)
• Paediatric Assessment (10 Credits)
• Specialist Hearing Instruments (10 Credits)

*Here you will be required to undertake a suitable 25 week work placement in your final year

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award) including biology or chemistry. Please note we do not accept General Studies AS or A Level.

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number

In order to undertake the work-based training part of the Healthcare Science programme, you will need a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a medical check, and be subject to interview by the hospital work placement provider. This selection process will be undertaken during the first year of the course.

If you wish to take the Healthcare Science route you will need a score of 7.0 IELTS.

If you have already covered one or more of the topics covered by the course, and would like to apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL), please contact the course leader.

Other acceptable qualifications

BTEC National: 260 points from a relevant BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency, to include Biology or Chemistry. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points including Biology or Chemistry.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points including Biology or Chemistry.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.