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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Acquire the skills and expertise to detect and quantify cardiac and respiratory health problems in people of all ages and pathologies, in the rewarding field of cardiac physiology. Your three-year Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) degree is challenging but rewarding and focuses on the detection and assessment of heart disease in a wide range of settings. The courseis divided equally between academic and clinical placement learning, giving you the skills to change lives through your specialist care.You will study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology in your first year, then specialise in cardiac physiology in your second and third years. You will learn how to use specialist diagnostic equipment and interpret clinical information to make key decisions.Our dedicated physiology team will be teaching and supporting you from day one right through to your final year. 100% of our graduates (2021) are employed in cardiac departments and working in the NHS.You will benefit from 2,000 hours of practice placements working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The BSc Cardiac Physiology degree can be studied over three years full-time or four years part-time. This is the three year, full-time option.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
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- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : ABB
including one science. Science includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and PE. A pass in Science practical is required where applicable.
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