Healthcare Science (Audiology) (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc Honours
Learn more below
/199x0:1702x1100/prod01/channel_3/media/middlesex-university/courses-images/ug---course-masthead-images/2024X2f25/science-and-technology/Healthcare-Science-Audiology.jpg)
Viewing course details for 2025 year of entry
- Attendance
- Blended learning
- Start
- September 2025
- Fees
- See the Fees section
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Course Leader
- Dr Marc Rayan
- Study mode
- On campus
- Location
- Hendon campus
- Placement year
- No
- School / Department
- Department of Natural Sciences
Why choose Healthcare Science (Audiology) (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc Honours
This three-year apprenticeship programme is ideal for apprentices employed within local trusts, or healthcare organisations who wish to undertake the BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) and are supported by an employer to undertake the course as an Apprentice.
This BSc apprenticeship will be delivered across each academic year in designated periods of placement learning and study blocks. This model allows you to gain the advantages of the University resources and support processes, become integrated as a Middlesex University student, and develop a sense of belonging and cohort identity. Placement periods are assessed within their own area of employment according to the National School of Healthcare Science programme requirements.
You’ll have the opportunity to gain professional status and upon successful completion of your degree apprenticeship you will have gained:
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)
- Apprenticeship Certificate demonstrating you’ve met the national Apprenticeship Standard for full occupational competence as a Healthcare Science (Audiology) Professional
Why study the course at Middlesex University
- Healthcare scientists are at the forefront of the medical profession, and our BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) equips you with the skills and knowledge to confidently enter the field of audiology.
- This course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science.
- The NHS has recognised a skills shortage in the field of audiology, and our healthcare science course is designed to equip you with a specialist skill set that meets the demands of the healthcare sector.
- You’ll get to grips with the latest scientific equipment as you put your skills into practice in our state-of-the-art clinics. This will include access to the brand new £23 million redevelopment project of the West Stand at StoneX Stadium, home to Saracens, where you can utilise the new specialist spaces, simulation suites, specialist labs, plus much more.
Course highlights
Teaching
Work based learning will consist of on the job development and application of skills, knowledge and professional behaviours. Your progress will be monitored through regular tutorials with tutors and supervised in the work place by the apprentice’s Coach. Module workshops will be taught by professional practitioners and specialist staff introducing new relevant academic and professional content. Specialist workshops will be delivered face-to face and/or online. The programme uses contextualised work based projects where skills, knowledge and behaviour can be applied in a professional working environment. Online learning includes structured individual and/or group online learning activities and tasks that involves facilitated tutor and peer group feedback to support learning development.
Course content
What you will study
We are focused on improving healthcare for future generations through leading on pioneering research that improves the quality of patients’ lives. This degree will give you knowledge of Audiology and the many forms of patient testing and treatments.
You’ll be encouraged to become an independent learner by leading on your own research projects in an area of specialist interest. Throughout your studies you’ll develop your skills in state-of-the-art laboratories with professional standard equipment.
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills, attitude and ethical values required to provide patient-centred care and work safely and effectively in the NHS as an Audiologist. You’ll gain practical skills from laboratory classes and the work place, as well as public speaking skills through class debates and presentations.
About your course
You can find more information about this course in the BSc Healthcare Science Audiology apprenticeship (PDF).
Fees
There is no cost to do a higher or degree apprenticeship for the apprentice/student. They will earn at least the minimum wage for apprentices but many companies pay more than this, particularly for higher and degree apprenticeships.
They could potentially earn upwards of £3001 per week plus the employer and the government is required to pay the tuition fees, meaning the apprentice won't need a tuition fee loan.
1Information and statistics from GOV.UK
Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to be employed in a role that will enable them to engage in work activities that are relevant to developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to operate as an audiologist.
- Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprentices. Most candidates will have two A levels (or equivalent alternative relevant Level 3 qualifications), and English, Maths and ICT at Level 2. Relevant or prior experiential learning may also be considered as an alternative.
Evidence of the ability to successfully engage with reflective work-based learning based on pre-entry assessment.
Careers
On completion of the programme, the apprentice could be eligible to apply for band 5 physiological science posts in the NHS. They could also further their studies on an NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) to become a physiological scientist, working in the NHS at Band 7 or higher.
We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.
Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.
Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.
At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.