Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)
Middlesex University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Overview The role of the healthcare scientist sits at the forefront of the medical profession, making a vital difference to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. This course is for aspiring cardiac physiologists looking to gain an expert understanding of the heart and how it functions to provide treatment to patients with known or suspected heart disease.
Why study BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) at Middlesex University? This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to work as a professional healthcare scientist. Cardiac physiologists carry out diagnostic, monitoring, analytical and interventional procedures for patients from new born babies to the elderly, with known or suspected heart disease. Procedures in cardiac science include: echocardiography - using ultrasound to image the heart to aid diagnosis; pacemaker implantation and follow up – taking measurements and programming pacemaker devices; and exercise stress testing - monitoring blood vessels supplying the heart; electrocardiograms (ECGs); and blood pressure measurement.
Our specialist degree will equip you with the expertise and confidence to execute specialist cardiac science procedures. Developed in response to the Department of Health's Modernising Scientific Careers programme (aimed at training expert NHS Healthcare Scientists), this course will enable you to provide the highest standard of patient-centred care.
Course highlights
You will benefit from 50 weeks on placement within NHS cardiac physiology departments - our excellent relationships with local NHS Trusts ensure you have access to placements in some of London's most prestigious healthcare institutions Our lecturers are experts in their field: active researchers and practitioners, they teach leading research from the frontline of clinical practice You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in our specialist science building and gain expert understanding of the latest scientific equipment Our course is based on the latest Department of Health curriculum and has been accredited by Health Education England. As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) at Middlesex University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Healthcare Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) at Middlesex University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £24000 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £30000 | £16000 - £32500 | £16500 - £34500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Healthcare Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24600 | £27118 | £29221 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £26800 | £20891 - £32282 | £21549 - £36607 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) at Middlesex University
| 18% | Nursing Professionals |
| 12% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 11% | Other Health Professionals |
| 11% | Health associate professionals |
| 6% | Caring personal services |
| 6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Teaching Professionals |
| 3% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
including 32 points in a Science subject
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
including a C or above in a Science subject
in a relevant subject
in a science subject
We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in each other component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | With at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 58 | With at least 51 in all components |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Middlesex University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Middlesex University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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About Middlesex University
Established in 1973, Middlesex University is located on the outskirts of London, roughly 40 minutes away by Underground. The university is well-known for attracting large numbers of international students every year, allowing for a diverse experience for everyone involved. In terms of on-campus activities, Middlesex U applicants can look forward to an award-winning Student Union that goes the extra mile when it comes to organising events around campus and bringing people together.
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Ranking publishers
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- 24 September, 2022