Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) Part-time, BSc (Hons)

Fully Funded Part-time Course

Student working on a model

Course Overview

The part-time Medical Engineering degree is available to individuals who are employed within NHS health boards and has a focus on clinical and practical aspects of Medical Engineering within your NHS role.

This part-time degree course in Medical Engineering will give you the expert training to enable you to progress your skilled career whilst working in the healthcare profession as a Medical Engineer. 

This part-time course comprises of two levels of study, FHEQ level 5 and 6, and is accessible following completion of a recognised FHEQ level 4 qualification, or equivalent.  The programme will be completed part-time over three years and combines rigorous academic and theoretical work with the extensive practical clinical experience you will need in your employment in this vital profession. 

Over the three years you will learn about the medical equipment lifecycle, including acceptance testing of new equipment, introduction of equipment and devices into service, advising on the correct use of equipment, addressing patient safety issues and safely disposing of old devices. You will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.

Why Medical Engineering at Swansea?

Swansea University offers Healthcare Sciences degrees across a growing range of specialities, all fully accredited by professional industry bodies.

Our excellent facilities provide realistic workplace simulations and many of our academic staff in Health Sciences are practicing clinicians, providing invaluable professional insight and expertise.

You will also benefit from using our bespoke workshops and our new extensive simulation suite which contains a fully equipped Operating Theatre.

The course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science and fulfils the criteria of the Register of Clinical Technologists. We have very strong links with Welsh NHS health boards, where you will receive hands-on clinical learning through paid employment.

Your Medical Engineering experience

This part-time degree programme comprises of a blended learning approach, whereby you will be expected to engage with a host of online learning activities and on-campus teaching sessions one day per week.  The programme of study has been developed specifically to complement the clinical learning experience you will receive at your host NHS health board, to give you the skills and qualifications you need to begin your career as a Medical Engineer.

Careers in Medical Engineering

The NHS starting salary for Medical Engineers is £28,407- (start of band 5), with typical career earnings rising to £50,056.

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Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) Part-time, BSc (Hons)