BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)

The BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology degree is a four-year course with integrated practice placement learning intended to be the main route for the training of Clinical Physiologists and Healthcare Science Practitioners. Our awards are focused on the training of Healthcare Science Practitioners for the physiological science discipline of Cardiovascular Physiology.

Graduates disciplines work in a range of healthcare settings to deliver quality assured tests, diagnostic investigations and interventions for patients/clients.

Multi-disciplinary programmes integrating traditional and clinically-focused subject areas, delivered by specialist academic and clinical healthcare associates and informed by patients, carers and lay associates.
Study the specialist area of Clinical Physiology in Cardiac Physiology as well as maintaining academic breadth of organ function and impacts on the human body.
A coherent, progressive curriculum underpinned by experiential and workplace learning, ensuring competence in core knowledge, personal and practical skills designed to enhance the students academic performance and professional development.
Enthusiastic, accessible and committed academic staff that offer student support via personal tutoring throughout their programme of study.
Teaching and Learning informed by nationally and internationally recognised research, scholarship and professional expertise in biomedicine, clinical physiology and pedagogy.
A learning environment enriched by the presence of a critical mass of healthcare education in the form of the Faculty of Health, well-equipped modern laboratories and facilities, plus the legacy of the Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
A route to apply for registration as a Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner.

4 years (includes mandatory placement) Full Time.

GCSE
Mathematics and English Language grade C/4
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications as outlined below:
A Level
104-120 UCAS points from three A levels to include the following:
Grade B in Biology
Grade B in a second Science subject from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition or Environmental Science/Studies
General studies is not accepted for this course.
BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
DMM in BTEC (Science/Human Health based) depending on the BTEC and units studied. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application or contact Admissions for further advice.
T level
Accepted preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science/Human Health based) with 33 Level 3 credits at merit or distinction, including 15 Level 3 credits in Biology and 18 Level 3 credits in Chemistry, Maths, or Physics.
International Baccalaureate
28 points overall to include the following:
Higher Level 5 in Biology
Higher Level 5 in a second Science from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition or Environmental Science/Studies
English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level 4, standard level 5

English Language

If English is not your first language, an IELTS with an overall average score of at least 7.0, with a score of at least 7.0 in all sections will be required.

Other requirements
Applicants must also pass an interview, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/Police Check) and Occupational Health (OCH) checks satisfactorily in order to be eligible to enrol on to the programme.