| Start date | September 2023 |
| Duration | 3 years full-time |
| Attendance | Full-time degree apprenticeship |
| Fees | See the Fees and funding tab |
| Course leader | Dr Marc Rayan |
Get in touch for more information about apprenticeships at Middlesex University:
Email: apprenticeship@mdx.ac.uk
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:
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.
The module provides you with basic theory and practice of neurosensory sciences.
The module aims to provide you with basic knowledge and understanding of the biology related to healthcare, with a solid foundation upon which to build the knowledge and skills required to work as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
The module introduces you to the principles and core concepts of the sociology of health & illness, plus the importance of epidemiology, health prevention & protection and public health function.
The module is designed to ensure that you acquire the knowledge, gain the skills and develop the attitude required for a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner. It also provides an insight into the roles and responsibilities of the practitioner and helps you develop your communication, study and team working skills.
The module introduces you to the basic principles of both physics and mathematics that are related to healthcare and ensures that you have a good range of the mathematical and statistical skills that underpin the practice of healthcare science.
This module aims to provide you with an introduction to the physical and mathematical principles that underpin the concepts of instrumentation used in the Neurosensory Sciences and measurements.
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the importance of research, development and innovation in clinical practice. In addition, it provides the underpinning knowledge required to undertake a research project. A final aim is to prepare you for a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
This module introduces the theory and application of basic diagnostic tests used in clinical audiology, with an introduction to understanding vestibular and paediatric testing. The module is designed to be supplemented clinical placements for consolidation of skills acquired with theoretical understanding.
This module complements the theory and application of basic diagnostic tests used in clinical audiology learned in previous modules. The practical sessions and clinical placements are designed to consolidate skills acquired with theoretical understanding, and for progression to Year 3 practical and theoretical aural rehabilitation modules. You will be expected to be able to safely and accurately perform all diagnostic procedures according to BSA recommended standards.
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of principles and properties of measurement techniques used in carrying out physiological measurements.
This module introduces you to the theory and application of specialist audiology services. This includes paediatrics, vestibular (balance) testing and Living with Hearing Loss (Hearing Therapy).
This module addresses the technological and non-technological management options available in the rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss, within the paradigms of relationship-centred care. This theoretical module is supplemented by the practical module Practical Aural Rehabilitation and Amplification. In addition, you can choose between Vestibular and Paediatric audiology modules, to enable you to work at an assistant level upon graduation.
This module addresses the practical elements of technological and non-technological management options available in the rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss, within the paradigms of relationship-centred care. This module complements the previous Aural Rehabilitation and Amplification module.
This module will build on the skills you have acquired when undertaking previous research modules, and from the knowledge gained throughout the programme. Further development of analysis, critical thinking and scientific literary style will be promoted. You will be enabled to pursue areas of individual interest in the subject area appropriate to your target award and you will have the opportunity of gaining increased theoretical and practical knowledge in a chosen specialist field. Individual research experience will be gained in an area that may provide future employment opportunities. Personal responsibility for own learning through self-directed study and supervised preparation will be fostered. It is an integral part of the degree programme, furthering the development of skills in critical analysis and reflection.
This module provides you with consolidate knowledge and technical skills gained earlier in the programme. In addition, this module provides an opportunity to undertake a full range of practice required to work effectively as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
You can find more information about this course in the programme specification.
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.
You’ll be required to submit a range of evidence of work-integrated learning for assessment that reflect aspects of practice as a Senior Leader. This can include learning journals, portfolios, role playing, work-based projects, reports, professional development plans and a business transformation project.
All apprenticeships in England are required to include an End-point Assessment (EPA) to test that apprentices have demonstrated all the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for full occupational competence as specified in the nationally approved Apprenticeship Standard. For degree apprenticeships, the EPA can either be integrated within the degree or separate to the degree programme.
The specific requirements for EPA for BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) apprenticeship is detailed in the nationally approved End-point Assessment Plan and this can be found on the Institute for Apprenticeships website.
Evidence of the ability to successfully engage with reflective work-based learning based on pre-entry assessment
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 £300* 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.
*Information and statistics from GOV.UK
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.
