BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology),
About this course
BSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology), a healthcare science degree focused on the scientific study of hearing, balance, and related pathological conditions. The three-year course combines academic theory with practical clinical experience, including clinical work placements at hospitals across Wales and observations in the Health and Wellbeing Academy.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 48%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 29%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 25%
- Other Health Professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a hearing aid dispenser.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology), at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £48,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Healthcare science.
What do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology), at Swansea University do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology), at Swansea University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology), at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a hearing aid dispenser.
How many students continue on BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology), at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.