Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) and other courses in anatomy, physiology and pathology at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in anatomy, physiology and pathology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in anatomy, physiology and pathology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of anatomy, physiology and pathology 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 | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £29500 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £32000 | £22000 - £37500 | £26500 - £43000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of anatomy, physiology and pathology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25154 | £26830 | £32977 |
25-75 percentile range | £22123 - £29608 | £21022 - £35666 | £25332 - £42896 |
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Course Description
Cardiac physiologists work in a challenging and stimulating environment, combining caring, diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills in order to provide excellent patient care and support. As a profession Cardiac Physiology is a fast moving and continually evolving profession providing essential services to the modern healthcare system.
Our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) course focuses primarily on diagnosis, assessment and treatment of heart disease. Throughout the Programme you will develop the required skills to become a practicing Cardiac Physiologist eligible for professional registration through an integrated learning approach utilising academic learning, simulated learning and workplace learning. As a Cardiac Physiologist you will use a range of procedures to support the diagnosis and treatment pathway of patients with cardiac disease.
You will benefit from our well-established network of high-quality placements, where you will receive clinical training from experienced cardiac professionals. Our students often describe their placements as the highlight of the programme as they are able to put theory into practice. Work based learning helps students to development their employability, and the degree programme has an excellent employability record.
We have over 20 years’ experience of providing cardiac physiology training and you'll be taught by experienced practising professionals. Being part of the School of Medicine links our academic expertise with world-leading research.
On successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science as a Practitioner.
Why choose Leeds?
- The only cardiac physiology course in the UK that sits within a School of Medicine.
- Use of 4D computer technology for enhanced learning.
- Work with patients from the Patient Carer Community group to help prepare you for placement.
- Clinical placements are undertaken within departments across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
- Develop your clinical skills through practical sessions utilising dedicated simulation equipment.
- Study specialist areas of interest undertaking a research project in your final year.
- Based within the globally renowned Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine means that our students have access to leading researchers and can attend and participate in academic research seminars alongside practising cardiologists and senior medical researchers.
- There are opportunities to present your research at conferences and in professional journals.
Facilities
The School has a dedicated cardiac physiology clinical skills area. The rooms consist of a separate ambulatory monitoring room, where students can be taught and can practise fitting, downloading and analysing ambulatory information.
There is a larger room for dedicated clinical skills teaching, with the equipment to perform ECGs, basic spirometry and blood pressure monitoring – all basic skills required for the Healthcare Science Cardiac Physiologists. The programme has also invested in cardiac catheterisation and pacing VR simulator to support student learning as well as Echocardiography simulation equipment.
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS).
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) at University of Leeds
90% | Media Professionals |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
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, 2025
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)
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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