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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Derry~Londonderry
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Overview
The BSc Hons Health Physiology programme is ideal for students who are interested in technology, health and wellbeing.
Summary
Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are the leading causes of premature death worldwide. This course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disease and equips you with practical skills to carry out cardiovascular and respiratory investigations commonly used in clinical settings. In year 2 you can choose to remain on the Health Physiology pathway or apply to transfer to a Healthcare Science pathway which includes NHS placement across Year 2 and 3.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.
Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:
- the relevant generic national Qualification Descriptor
- the applicable Subject Benchmark Statement
- the requirements of any professional, regulatory, statutory and accrediting bodies.
Attendance and Independent Study
As part of your course induction, you will be provided with details of the organisation and management of the course, including attendance and assessment requirements - usually in the form of a timetable. For full-time courses, the precise timetable for each semester is not confirmed until near the start date and may be subject to change in the early weeks as all courses settle into their planned patterns. For part-time courses which require attendance on particular days and times, an expectation of the days of attendance will often be included in the letter of offer. A course handbook is also made available.
Courses comprise modules for which the notional effort involved is indicated by its credit rating. Each credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. Undergraduate courses typically contain 10- or 20-credit modules and postgraduate course typically 15- or 30-credit modules.
Application deadline
31 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : CCC
To include one from: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Applied Science, Double Award Health & Social Care or CCEA GCE Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016).
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