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HSC103CE
Professional and Clinical Practice for Clinical Engineering
This module provides an essential foundation for students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) and (Rehabilitation Engineering) programmes. It is designed to support the transition from academic study to professional healthcare environment.
You will undertake 10 weeks of clinical placement in specialist Clinical Engineering departments, where they will begin to develop the practical skills, professional behaviours, and clinical understanding required for future practice.
In addition, you will gain valuable insight into related healthcare disciplines through rotational experiences in areas such as Biomechanics, Gait Analysis, Physical disabling Conditions and other interprofessional settings. The module introduces key professional behaviours, technical competencies, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students to contribute effectively to the delivery of safe and innovative patient care.
By the end of the module, you will have a clearer understanding of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Medical Engineering professions and their roles within the wider healthcare system, laying a strong foundation for your ongoing clinical learning and development.
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HSC103MP
Professional and Clinical Practice for Medical Physics
This introductory module supports students on the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine),BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) and BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics) programmes as they begin their transition into clinical practice. It equips you with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed to work effectively in NHS Medical Physics departments.
A major part of the module is two 5-week clinical placements in specialist areas relevant to your chosen field. These placements give you the chance to experience the real-world healthcare science environment, work alongside experienced professionals, and start applying your learning in a clinical setting.
Whether you're focusing on nuclear medicine, radiation physics or radiotherapy physics, this module helps you take your first steps into the clinical world with confidence.
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HSC109
Fundamentals of Healthcare Science
This module provides an essential introduction to core scientific principles in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, specifically tailored to support your learning and future practice in healthcare science. In mathematics, you¿ll explore topics such as numbers, fractions, powers, algebra, graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, data types, curve fitting, and probability distributions. These concepts form the basis for understanding data and quantitative reasoning in clinical contexts.
By the end of the module, you¿ll have a strong interdisciplinary foundation that supports your progression into more specialised areas of healthcare science.
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HSC111
Scientific Basis of Medical Physics
This introductory module is designed for students enrolled in Medical Physics Technology programmes and provides a foundation in the scientific principles and professional practices that support the field. Learning is delivered through a combination of university-based teaching and simulation-based experiences, helping you connect theory with practical application in a safe and supportive environment.
You¿ll explore the structure of atoms and nuclei, the production and interaction of X-rays and other forms of radiation with matter, and the principles behind radiation detectors. The module also introduces key concepts in radiobiology and radiation dosimetry, giving you insight into how radiation is measured and managed in clinical settings.
In addition to scientific content, the module covers the roles and techniques used in medical physics, the responsibilities of the medical physics technologist, and the patient pathways that shape clinical care. You¿ll also examine innovation and service development within the NHS, and learn about informatics tools and systems relevant to medical physics practice.
By the end of the module, you¿ll have a solid grounding in both the technical and professional aspects of medical physics, preparing you for further study and clinical experience.
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SHC143
Foundation Mathematics and Physics in Healthcare Science
This module will cover the fundamentals of mathematics and physics. It will start with core fundamental concepts such as fractions power and root, and move the student on to other mathematical principles such as exponential functions, algebra and trigonometry. Real world principles will also be covered such as electricity, magnetism, heat and fluid flow. It will also cover the fundamentals of statistics.
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SHC232
Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging
This is a module for students following Healthcare Science programmes that details the theory and application of physiological measurement and imaging in healthcare.
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SHC243
Medical Imaging
This is an introductory module for students following medical physics technology programmes into imaging techniques and their applications to healthcare.
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SHC244
Practice of Radiation Protection
This is an introductory module for students following medical physics technology programmes into radiation protection.
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SHC245
Medical Equipment Lifecycle
An introductory module for students following medical physics technology and rehabilitation engineering in equipment lifecycle management.
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SHC247NM
Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Nuclear Medicine)
This module provides an opportunity to explore professional practice within a healthcare science discipline and to gain the professional skills and competencies required for practice at level 5.
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SHC247RP
Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Radiation Physics)
This module provides an opportunity to explore professional practice within a healthcare science discipline and to gain the professional skills and competences required for practice at level 5.
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SHC247RT
Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Radiotherapy Physics)
This module provides an opportunity to explore professional practice within a healthcare science discipline and to gain the professional skills and competencies required for practice at level 5.
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SHC330
Professional Practice 3
This is a module that builds upon SHC150 Professional Practice 1 and SHC230 Professional Practice 2 from years 1 and 2 to provide the student with an in depth understanding of leadership and quality improvement in healthcare science.
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SHC332NM
Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 2 (Nuclear Medicine)
The aim of the module is to broaden the student experience of clinical practice in their specialism. This experience will ensure that on graduation, the student can undertake the breadth of practice expected of a newly qualified healthcare science practitioner.
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SHC332RT
Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 2 (Radiotherapy Physics)
The aim of the module is to broaden the student experience of clinical practice in their specialism. This experience will ensure that on graduation, the student can undertake the breadth of practice expected of a newly qualified healthcare science practitioner.
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SHC342
Clinical Indication, Pathology and Patient Care
A module designed to provide the medical physics technology student with the knowledge to support practice.
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SHC343
Physics and Instrumentation
This module provides students with the knowledge base to underpin the practice of nuclear medicine with emphasis on imaging and radionuclide assay.
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SHC344
Radiobiology and Clinical Radiotherapy Physics
This module will provide the student with the underpinning knowledge to support radiotherapy practice.
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SHC345
Practice of Radiotherapy Physics
This module provides the student with the underpinning knowledge required to critically select and use radiotherapy equipment in patient treatment.
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SHC349
Science and Principles supporting Medical Engineering
This module will develop students¿ knowledge and understanding of the sources of physiological signals and their methods of measurement, together with the key features of systems used to measure and analyse them. They will also gain an appreciation of the physiological effects of electricity on the human body.
