Overview
The role of the healthcare scientist sits at the forefront of the medical profession, making a vital difference to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Clinical physiologists (neurophysiology) work with patients of all ages to diagnose, monitor and treat conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and even the body's smallest nerves.
Why study BSc Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) at Middlesex University?
This course will provide you with the knowledge skills and practical experience to work as a professional healthcare scientist in neurophysiology. The role involves working closely with patients of all ages to investigate the function of the nervous system in order to diagnose and monitor neurological disorders, including epilepsy, strokes, dementia, nerve and muscle dysfunction and multiple sclerosis.
Our highly specialist neurophysiology degree is designed for aspiring physiologists to develop the knowledge, skills and practical experience to step, successfully, into a professional healthcare scientist role. Developed in response to the Department of Health's Modernising Scientific Careers programme (aimed at training expert NHS Healthcare Scientists), this course will enable you to provide the highest standard of patient-centred care.
Course highlights
The University's excellent relationships with local NHS Trusts ensure you have access to placements in some of London's most prestigious healthcare institutions
Our lecturers are experts in their field: active researchers and practitioners, they teach leading research from the frontline of clinical practice
You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in our specialist science building and gain expert understanding of the latest scientific equipment
Our course is based on the latest Department of Health curriculum and has been accredited by Health Education England
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Healthcare Science 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Healthcare Science 2 (15 credits) - Compulsory
Physiological Sciences 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2:
Clinical Neurophysiology (30 credits) - Compulsory
Medical Instrumentation and Imaging (15 credits) - Compulsory
Neurological Conditions (45 Credits) - Compulsory
Research Methods and Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 3:
Applied Clinical Neurophysiology 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Applied Clinical Neurophysiology 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Dissertation (30 credits) - Compulsory
Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B140
Institution code:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including a C or above in a Science subject
including 32 points in a Science subject
in a relevant subject
in a science subject
We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course