Skip to main content
Panoramic collage of university campus architecture

BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Save

Course Overview

We will prepare you for a long and fulfilling career, responding to the increasing demand for Cardiac Physiologist professionals across the UK and the wider world.

After graduating, you may choose to go into the NHS, or the private sector or in GP surgeries. Cardiac physiologists are also given opportunities to work in industry as application specialists, supporting clients in using and troubleshooting equipment. Roles can also include consultant, counsellor, advisor, educator, facilitator, researcher and therapist.

General Eligibility

A-level: ABB including a science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics). Other science based subjects will be considered.

We consider all A-level subjects for the remaining grades, except general studies or critical thinking.

EPQs are not considered within our scoring.

GCSE: A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above (or 4 or above) required in Maths, English Language, and Science.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Cardiovascular Science

Cardio-Respiratory Practice

Respiratory and Sleep Science

Role of the Healthcare Professional

Introduction to Biological Principles

ECG interpretation

2 Year 2

Clinical Practice

Research Methods and Evaluation

Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular & Respiratory Conditions

Functional imaging

Cardiac Catheterisation

Cardiac physiology in Practice

3 Year 3

Research Project

Independent Study

Advanced Cardiac Principles

Clinical Practice

Transition to Practitioner

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online at 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 19 in writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL My Best scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

Contact Us
Call
WhatsApp
Email