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Middlesex University

Discover the diverse world of Healthcare Science at Middlesex University in 2014. Learn about specialized programmes in biomedical sciences, audiology, cardiac physiology, and neurophysiology. Find out career opportunities, programme structures, and entry requirements.

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Middlesex University

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  1. Middlesex University 2014 Welcome to Middlesex 2014

  2. Dr Neville Hall Director of Programmes for Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences

  3. What is Healthcare Science?

  4. Healthcare Science • The application of science, technology, engineering or mathematics to the delivery of healthcare

  5. Healthcare Science • At least 45 different specialisms grouped into three main divisions: • Life sciences • Physiological sciences • Medical physics or bioengineering

  6. Who are they and what do they do?

  7. Who are Healthcare Scientists? • 5% of NHS Workforce • Life Sciences • Laboratory based, investigate disease, genetic make up and new scientific treatments • Physiological Sciences • Direct work with patients measuring the function of a particular organ • Medical Physics or Bioengineering • Ensure that medical equipment work safely or research new medical technology • 80% clinical decisions are based on opinions & results determined by healthcare scientists

  8. What Healthcare Science programmes do Middlesex offer?

  9. Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences Programmes

  10. Programmes

  11. Programmes • BSc Applied Biomedical Science

  12. Indicator of Quality

  13. Programmes • BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) • BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) • BSc Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) • BSc Healthcare Science (Clinical Engineering) • BSc Healthcare Science (Rehabilitation Engineering)

  14. Indicator of Quality

  15. How do you get onto a programme?

  16. Requirements • 280-300 A level Points including a Science Subject • IELTS score 7 or better with written score of 7 • EU/UK Student only • Declaring and Barring Service Check • Occupational Health Clearance

  17. How is the programme structured?

  18. Programme Structure • Integrate academic learning and workplace-based training • 50 weeks of workplace-based training in the NHS over three years • A broad scientific training in year 1 • Specialisation in year 2 or 3.

  19. Applied Biomedical Science

  20. Biomedical Scientists – What do they do? • Carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease

  21. Cell and Infection Sciences

  22. Blood Science

  23. Audiology

  24. Audiology - Partner

  25. Audiologist – What do they do? • Work directly with patients • Identify, diagnose, treat and monitor auditory and vestibular disorders • Fit & programme hearing aids

  26. Audiology – Examining Ear and Hearing Examining the Ear Fitting a Hearing Aid

  27. Cardiac Physiology

  28. Cardiac Physiologists • What do they do? • Work directly with patients measuring the function of the heart • Record and analyse different physiological data • Assist in the diagnosis and treatment of known or suspected cardiac disease

  29. Electrocardiogram (ECG) A B

  30. Cardiac Physiology – Exercise Stress Testing

  31. Echo (ultrasound) Images

  32. Clinical Neurophysiology

  33. Neurophysiologists • What do they do? • Work directly with patients measuring neurological function • Record and analyse different physiological data • Assist in the diagnosis and treatment of known or suspected neurological disorders: • Epilepsy, stroke, dementia, nerve & muscle dysfunction and multiple sclerosis

  34. Neurophysiology – Electroencephalography (EEG)

  35. Clinical Neurophysiology • Investigations – • EEG (electroencephalography)

  36. Neurophysiology – Nerve Conduction (NC)

  37. Clinical Neurophysiology • Investigations – • EMG (electromyography) and NCS (nerve conduction studies)

  38. Clinical and Rehabilitation Engineering

  39. Engineering

  40. Medical Devices

  41. Assistive Technology

  42. How much do they earn?

  43. On Graduation • Qualify as a healthcare Science Practitioner • Audiologist • Cardiac Physiologist • Engineer • Neurophysiologist • Start Pay: £21,176 to £27,625 pa (Band 5) • Upper End of Pay: £30,460 to £40,157 pa (Band 7)

  44. Career Progression • Qualify as a Clinical Scientist • Audiology • Cardiac Physiology • Engineering • Neurophysiology • Start Pay: £25,783 to £34,530 pa (Band 6) • Upper End of Pay: £77,850 to 98,453 pa (Band 9)

  45. Why should a student study Healthcare Science at Middlesex?

  46. Why should a student study Healthcare Science at Middlesex? • Research excellence in bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, and diagnostic oncology • High profile academics particularly in the field of audiology, neurophysiology and biomedical engineering • Senior practitioners from top UK hospital departments teaching on each programme • Well-equipped teaching and skills laboratories • Strong emphasis on developing soft and technical skills

  47. Further Reading • http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/healthcare-science/careers-in-healthcare-science/careers-in-physiological-sciences/ • http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/Biomedical_and_Biological_Sciences/index.aspx

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