University of Leeds
Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds

Key Course Facts

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.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
60 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £26000 £29500 £33500
25-75 percentile range £24500 - £32000 £22000 - £37500 £26500 - £43000


Salary of all UK Graduates of anatomy, physiology and pathology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25154 £26830 £32977
25-75 percentile range £22123 - £29608 £21022 - £35666 £25332 - £42896

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).

Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

We use a range of assessment methods to assess your clinical and professional skills. A range of assessments are utilised to reflect the range of learning outcomes in the programme and specific modules. This enables you to demonstrate your capabilities and achievements and take into account individual assessment strengths. Academic assessments across the three years include presentations, group assessments, unseen examinations, practical skills examinations, seen examinations, along with essays and clinical practice profiles of evidence. You will need to demonstrate the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the discipline, as well as your emerging abilities, skills and competencies. You need to be able to draw on a wide variety of material and be able to evaluate and criticise received opinion.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees taught
    • no components less than 6.0
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees research
    • no components less than 5.5
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • No components less than 5.5
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.

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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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26410
postgraduates:
10335
Total:
36745
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