Acquire the skills and expertise to detect and quantify cardiac and respiratory health problems in people of all ages and pathologies, in the rewarding field of cardiac physiology.
Your three-year Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) degree is challenging but rewarding and focuses on the detection and assessment of heart disease in a wide range of settings. The courseis divided equally between academic and clinical placement learning, giving you the skills to change lives through your specialist care.
You will study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiol...
Acquire the skills and expertise to detect and quantify cardiac and respiratory health problems in people of all ages and pathologies, in the rewarding field of cardiac physiology. <br/><br/>Your three-year Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) degree is challenging but rewarding and focuses on the detection and assessment of heart disease in a wide range of settings. The courseis divided equally between academic and clinical placement learning, giving you the skills to change lives through your specialist care.<br/><br/>You will study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology in your first year, then specialise in cardiac physiology in your second and third years. You will learn how to use specialist diagnostic equipment and interpret clinical information to make key decisions.<br/><br/>Our dedicated physiology team will be teaching and supporting you from day one right through to your final year. 100% of our graduates (2021) are employed in cardiac departments and working in the NHS.<br/><br/>You will benefit from 2,000 hours of practice placements working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The BSc Cardiac Physiology degree can be studied over three years full-time or four years part-time. This is the three year, full-time option.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
B120
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherWe normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4. Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:9 Science based Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 Distinctions and 9 Merits. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 Pass, with overall score of 32 points with 16 at Higher Level and a pure science subject at Higher Level. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Including a preferred science subject. Applicants must also hold Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher. Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)DD DD in BTEC National Diploma plus grade B in A-level subject. We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)DDM DDM in Health Studies or Science BTEC Diploma and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered when offered in combination with other relevant qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD DD in BTEC National Diploma plus grade B in A-level subject. We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalExtended ProjectA A Level students also taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will be made an alternative offer of A Level grades BBB, plus grade A in the EPQ. Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)D D in National Extended Certificate plus BB from two A-levels We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D D in National Extended Certificate plus BB from two A-levels We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs A levelA,B,B including one science. Science includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and PE. A pass in Science practical is required where applicable. T LevelD Health or Healthcare Science – An overall distinction with grade B in the core element Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)B ABB from 3 A levels including a science subject or AB from two A levels including a science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £29,400 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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