Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science)
University of Southampton
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Southampton General Hospital

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Highfield Campus

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Cardiac Physiology is a challenging but rewarding field that focuses on the detection and quantification of heart disease in a wide range of settings. Our cardiac programme has an equal number of academic and clinical modules. These provide you with knowledge and the skills to change patients lives through your specialist care. You’ll study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology in your first year, then specialise in cardiac physiology in your second and third years. You’ll learn how ...Read more

Cardiac Physiology is a challenging but rewarding field that focuses on the detection and quantification of heart disease in a wide range of settings. Our cardiac programme has an equal number of academic and clinical modules. These provide you with knowledge and the skills to change patients' lives through your specialist care. You’ll study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology in your first year, then specialise in cardiac physiology in your second and third years. You’ll learn how to use specialist diagnostic equipment and interpret clinical information to make key decisions. Based at Southampton General Hospital and Highfield campus, you'll put your learning into practice in our dedicated specialist cardiac skills lab. You’ll benefit from a high level of patient interaction and workplace training through placements in out-patient departments, wards, theatres and ITU.On successful completion of this degree course you'll be able to apply for registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHS) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

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T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£27,400 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

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Highfield Southampton Hampshire SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
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