Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science), BSc (Hons)

Gain the skills and expertise to detect and assess cardiac and respiratory health issues across all ages and conditions in the field of cardiac physiology. This challenging three-year BSc in Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) equally divides academic study and clinical placements, preparing you to make impactful decisions using diagnostic equipment. You will study cardiovascular, respiratory, and sleep physiology in the first year, then specialize in cardiac physiology, supported by dedicated faculty. With 2,000 hours of practice placements and 100% of 2021 graduates employed in NHS cardiac departments, this full-time program offers a rewarding path.Core modules in the first year include Work-Based Training 1, Introduction to Professional Practice, Applied Healthcare Science, and foundations in healthcare and cardiovascular/respiratory science. Learning involves lectures, tutorials, coursework, projects, and independent study. The course is accredited by the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP), ensuring industry recognition.

We have a varied range of modules for all years. Examples of core modules for year one will include: Work-Based Training 1, An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4) Applied Healthcare Science Foundations of Healthcare Science Principles of Healthcare Science Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Sleep Science (part 1) Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Sleep Science (part 2) For a full list of the modules available, please visit the course page.