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Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    25-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Cardiac physiologists work in a challenging and stimulating environment, combining caring, diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills in order to provide excellent patient care and support. As a profession Cardiac Physiology is a fast moving and continually evolving profession providing essential services to the modern healthcare system.Our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) course focuses primarily on diagnosis, assessment and treatment of heart disease. Throughout the Programme you will develop the required skills to become a practicing Cardiac Physiologist eligible for professional registration through an integrated learning approach utilising academic learning, simulated learning and workplace learning. As a Cardiac Physiologist you will use a range of procedures to support the diagnosis and treatment pathway of patients with cardiac disease.You will benefit from our well-established network of high-quality placements, where you will receive clinical training from experienced cardiac professionals. Our students often describe their placements as the highlight of the programme as they are able to put theory into practice. Work based learning helps students to development their employability, and the degree programme has an excellent employability record.We have over 20 years’ experience of providing cardiac physiology training and you'll be taught by experienced practising professionals. Being part of the School of Medicine links our academic expertise with world-leading research.On successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science as a Practitioner.


Why choose Leeds?

• The only cardiac physiology course in the UK that sits within a School of Medicine.
• Use of 4D computer technology for enhanced learning.
• Work with patients from the Patient Carer Community group to help prepare you for placement.
• Clinical placements are undertaken within departments across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
• Develop your clinical skills through practical sessions utilising dedicated simulation equipment.
• Study specialist areas of interest undertaking a research project in your final year.
• Based within the globally renowned Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine means that our students have access to leading researchers and can attend and participate in academic research seminars alongside practising cardiologists and senior medical researchers.
• There are opportunities to present your research at conferences and in professional journals.


Facilities

The School has a dedicated cardiac physiology clinical skills area. The rooms consist of a separate ambulatory monitoring room, where students can be taught and can practise fitting, downloading and analysing ambulatory information.There is a larger room for dedicated clinical skills teaching, with the equipment to perform ECGs, basic spirometry and blood pressure monitoring – all basic skills required for the Healthcare Science Cardiac Physiologists. The programme has also invested in cardiac catheterisation and pacing VR simulator to support student learning as well as Echocardiography simulation equipment.


Accreditation

The course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS).

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 30,250per year

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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A level : ABB

A-level: ABB including a science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics). Other science based subjects will be considered.We consider all A-level subjects for the remaining grades, except general studies or critical thinking.EPQs are not considered within our scoring.

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds is continually investing in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    25th out of 33 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    175 71%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

    16
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.75 75%

    21st

    6

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