Health Physiology

Course Summary

One of the fastest growing career areas in the country is that related to health, fitness, and exercise physiology in both the public and private sectors. Business and industry are becoming aware of the increased efficiency of a workforce where the wellness level is high and medical costs and absenteeism are reduced. The wellness consciousness of the general population is at an all-time high; health/fitness services and technologies permeate our society through business and industry, hospitals and rehabilitation centres, fitness assessment clinics, fitness clubs/gyms, and wellness programmes projected through public and private recreation, along with the efforts of schools to serve the wellness needs of their communities. Unique to Ulster University, BSc Hons Health Physiology will provide you with sophisticated diagnostic skills to interpret wellbeing through telemedical formats. Therefore, this course will provide practitioners of the future who are perfectly placed to influence attitudes and promote the health and wellness agenda. This programme also provides a route into year two BSc Hons Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology / Sleep & Respiratory Physiology) . On successful completion of year 1 Health Physiology, students will be given the option to apply to transfer to year 2 BSc Hons Healthcare Science. Transfer may only occur if the student is in good academic standing, and is subject to confirmation of work-based training places. BSc Hons Health Physiology and BSc Hons Healthcare Science share common first years.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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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: B123

Institution code: U20

Campus Name: Magee, Londonderry

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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

To include a grade B from one of the following: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Applied Science, Double Award Health & Social Care or CCEA GCE Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016). Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the A level grade C (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

Overall Access profile pass with an overall mark of 63%, including two modules at level 3 from the following: mathematics, physics, biology or chemistry. NICATS maths (25 credits) or maths 1 & 2 or GCSE grade C Maths.

In a relevant science RQF based BTEC. For applicants taking the Pearson QCF level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (first teaching 2010), the requirement will be DDD.

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be Higher level). Higher Level subjects must include Maths, English and least two H3s from Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 90%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	4630.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	4630.0	Year 1
EU	15360.0	Year 1
International	15360.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.

Provider information

Cromore Road
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Coleraine
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