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.
Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) is a challenging but rewarding field that focuses on the detection and assessment of heart disease in a wide range of settings. Our cardiac courses are divided equally between academic and clinical placement learning, giving you the skills to change lives through your specialist care.
You’ll study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology in your first year, then specialise in cardiac physiology in your second and third years. You’ll learn how to use specialist diagnostic equipment and interpret clinical information to make key decisions.
Our dedicated physiology team will be teaching and supporting you from day one right through to your final year. 100% of our graduates (2020) are employed in cardiac departments and working in the NHS.
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.
Course Details - Modules
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,
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.
Course Details – Assessment Method
The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects and independent learning (studying on your own).
Course Details – Professional Bodies
The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B120
Institution code:
S27
Campus Name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including one science. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Contextual offer: BBB from 3 A-levels including one science
We 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"
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
DD in BTEC National Diploma plus grade B in A-level subject.
We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs
Science based Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 Distinctions and 9 Merits.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
DDD (QCF) in Health Studies or Science
BTEC Diploma and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered when offered in combination with other relevant qualifications.
D in National Extended Certificate plus BB from two A-levels
We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs
DD in BTEC National Diploma plus grade B in A-level subject.
We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs
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.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics are excluded for entry.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
DDM (RQF) in Health Studies or Science
BTEC National Diploma and BTEC National Extended Certificate will be considered when offered in combination with other relevant qualifications.
Including a pure science subject.
Applicants must also hold Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
D in National Extended Certificate plus BB from two A-levels
We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs
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.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
including a pure science subject.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Cambridge Technical (CTEC): Please contact the Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Recent relevant study must have been within 3 years
GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9).
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
with a minimum of 6.5 in all components
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note that the Fees shown are those charged for entry in September 2020. Fees for entry in September 2021 will be available at the end of August 2020. Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
Highfield
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Southampton
SO17 1BJ
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