Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) BSc

As a Clinical Physiologist, you will play a vital role in the prevention, diagnosis, therapy, monitoring and rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of medical conditions. This programme is unique as it allows you to experience both cardiac and respiratory/sleep physiology before choosing your speciality in either cardiac physiology or respiratory/sleep physiology. Over the three years of the degree, you will spend time on placement learning and focusing on clinical skills.<br/><br/>On graduation, you will be eligible to register with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and work as a healthcare scientist. Previous graduates have undertaken further work-based learning, including the NHS funded Scientist Training Programme, accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS).<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Clinical experience in both cardiac physiology and respiratory/sleep physiology during the first year, with the choice to specialise in either route.<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the AHCS and RCCP, with eligibility to apply for professional registration upon graduation.<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent professional and career prospects; many students have healthcare science jobs lined up prior to graduating.<br/><br/><br/>**About St George’s, University of London**<br/><br/>Established in 1752, St George’s is the UK’s specialist health university and is dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. We share our site with a major London teaching hospital, which is both on the clinical frontline for a diverse local community and a centre of excellence for specialist conditions. At St Georges, you’ll study in a clinical setting with like-minded individuals working across a variety of healthcare professions.