Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac 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-disciplina...
The BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac 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.<br/><br/>Graduates disciplines work in a range of healthcare settings to deliver quality assured tests, diagnostic investigations and interventions for patients/clients. <br/><br/><br/>• Multi-disciplinary programme integrating traditional and clinically-focused subject areas, delivered by specialist academic and clinical healthcare associates and informed by patients, carers and lay associates.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enthusiastic, accessible and committed academic staff that offer student support via personal tutoring throughout their programme of study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Teaching and Learning informed by nationally and internationally recognised research, scholarship and professional expertise in biomedicine, clinical physiology and pedagogy.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A route to apply for registration as a Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B121
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
Normal minimum entry requirements are 120 points from three A Levels or equivalent, including Biology and a second science subject - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies. Applicants must attend an interview in order to secure an offer. Any offer that is made will include the requirement to complete documents related to student conduct, in addition to satisfactory results from occupational health and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Applicants must meet these offer conditions in full and by any specified deadlines in order to be eligible to enrol on the programme.
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Science and Healthcare subjects. Pass all 60 credits, including 45 Level 3 graded credits. Graded credits to include at least 33 Level 3 credits at Distinction or Merit. Of these 33 Level 3 graded credits, 15 must be awarded by Biology modules and 18 award in additional science modules - this includes Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
International Baccalaureate. 28 points including 5 at Higher Level in Biology and 5 at Higher Level in a second science - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Applied Science or Health and Social Care, to include at least 4 preferred units. Preferred units available in the Applied Science specification: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways Unit 11: Genetics and Genetic Engineering Unit 12: Diseases and Infections Unit 17: Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques Unit 20: Biomedical Science Preferred units available in the Health and Social Care specification: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Unit 9: Infection Prevention and Control Unit 11: Psychological Perspectives Unit 13: Scientific Techniques for Health Science Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care Unit 15: Microbiology for Health Science Unit 19 Nutritional Health Unit 21: Medical Physics Applications in the Health Sector Unit 22: Genetics Unit 23: Biomedical Science Unit 24: Biochemistry for Health Unit 25: Complementary Therapies for Health and Social Care Unit 26: Health Psychology
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Mathematics and English Language grade C (Grade 4).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*
Applied Science or Health and Social Care, to include at least 4 preferred units. Preferred units available in the Applied Science specification: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways Unit 11: Genetics and Genetic Engineering Unit 12: Diseases and Infections Unit 17: Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques Unit 20: Biomedical Science Preferred units available in the Health and Social Care specification: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Unit 9: Infection Prevention and Control Unit 11: Psychological Perspectives Unit 13: Scientific Techniques for Health Science Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care Unit 15: Microbiology for Health Science Unit 19 Nutritional Health Unit 21: Medical Physics Applications in the Health Sector Unit 22: Genetics Unit 23: Biomedical Science Unit 24: Biochemistry for Health Unit 25: Complementary Therapies for Health and Social Care Unit 26: Health Psychology Alternatively, we will consider
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D*
Science and Healthcare specifications accepted on a case-by-case basis. To include sufficient Biology and additional science content. Alternatively, we will consider a CTEC Level 3 Diploma at grades Distinction, Distinction in addition to an A Level at grade B. We encourage prospective applicants to contact us detailing the titles of the units that they are completing across these qualifications, so that we can confirm if our subject-specific requirements have been met.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
Science and Healthcare specifications accepted on a case-by-case basis. To include sufficient Biology and additional science content. We encourage prospective applicants to contact us detailing the titles of the units that they are completing across these qualifications, so that we can confirm if our subject-specific requirements have been met.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
Including B in Biology and B in a second science - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
Including Biology and a second science - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D,D,M
To include Biology and a second science - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies. Alternatively, we will consider one BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate at grade D alongside two A Levels at grades BB. We encourage prospective applicants who are completing two or more BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificates to contact us detailing the titles of the units that they are completing across these qualifications, so that we can confirm if our subject-specific requirements have been met.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D,D,M
Science and Healthcare specifications accepted on a case-by-case basis. To include sufficient Biology and additional science content. Alternatively, we will consider one CTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate at grade D alongside two A Levels at grades BB. We encourage prospective applicants to contact us detailing the titles of the units that they are completing across these qualifications, so that we can confirm if our subject-specific requirements have been met.
A level
B,B,B
To include a grade B in Biology and a grade B in another science subject - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies. Tariff points from EPQ and AS Levels are not considered.
T Level
M
Science or Healthcare science subjects only.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge / Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in lieu of a third A Level subject at grade B or above. Applicants must continue to evidence an A Level in Biology and an A Level in a second Science subject as above.
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