Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time with year in industry 4 Years MedicineHealthPhysiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

The BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) degree is a four-year course with integrated practice placement learning intended to be the main route for the training of Clinical Physiologists and Healthcare Science Practitioners. Our awards are focused on the training of Healthcare Science Practitioners for the physiological science discipline of Cardiovascular Physiology.

Graduates disciplines work in a range of healthcare settings to deliver quality assured tests, diagnostic investigations and interventions for patients/clients.

  • Multi-disciplinary programme integrating traditional and clinically-focused subject areas, delivered by specialist academic and clinical healthcare associates and informed by patients, carers and lay associates.

  • Study the specialist area of Clinical Physiology in Cardiac Physiology as well as maintaining academic breadth of organ function and impacts on the human body.

  • A coherent, progressive curriculum underpinned by experiential and workplace learning, ensuring competence in core knowledge, personal and practical skills designed to enhance the students’ academic performance and professional development.

  • Enthusiastic, accessible and committed academic staff that offer student support via personal tutoring throughout their programme of study.

  • Teaching and Learning informed by nationally and internationally recognised research, scholarship and professional expertise in biomedicine, clinical physiology and pedagogy.

  • A learning environment enriched by the presence of a “critical mass” of healthcare education in the form of the Faculty of Health, well-equipped modern laboratories and facilities, plus the legacy of the Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

  • A route to apply for registration as a Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner.
  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2223 Speech and language therapists
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time with year in industry
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Health, Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000