Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This four-year course trains Clinical Physiologists and Healthcare Science Practitioners in Cardiovascular Physiology. Graduates perform diagnostic tests and interventions across healthcare settings.
Purpose-built facilities
We offers some of the best purpose-built undergraduate laboratories in the country.
Real-world experience
Gain valuable experience in professional healthcare clinics specialising in human pathophysiology for cardiovascular physiology.
Boost your skills
Take the opportunity ...
This four-year course trains Clinical Physiologists and Healthcare Science Practitioners in Cardiovascular Physiology. Graduates perform diagnostic tests and interventions across healthcare settings.
Purpose-built facilities
We offers some of the best purpose-built undergraduate laboratories in the country.
Real-world experience
Gain valuable experience in professional healthcare clinics specialising in human pathophysiology for cardiovascular physiology.
Boost your skills
Take the opportunity to complete professional certificates in ECG or spirometry In year two.
This course is for you if...
- you want to play a vital role in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating cardiac conditions
- you enjoy working directly with patients and being part of a team that delivers hands-on clinical care
- you're seeking a curriculum that combines academic study with workplace experience to develop practical skills
- you are seeking strong professional development opportunities, including access to NHS employment and advanced training pathways.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A54-B72
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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
Science or Healthcare science subjects only.
UCAS Tariff
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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Mathematics and English Language grade C (Grade 4).
Scottish Advanced Higher
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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 a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma at grades Distinction, Distinction in addition to an A Level at grade B.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Science and Healthcare specifications accepted on a case-by-case basis. To include sufficient Biology and additional science content. Alternatively, we may consider a CTEC Level 3 Diploma with an additional 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not accepted
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
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 Foundation Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including Biology and a second science - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies.
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