Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
University of Leeds
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leeds, Main

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leeds, Main

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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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 ...Read more

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.

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
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Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Anatomy graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Josh
02 Mar 23

I think it has a lot of libraries with a range of types of libraries so students can feel comfortable studying in the university. The Roger Stevens building is difficult to..Read more

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Connor
01 Mar 23

I love the location of the student house area in relation to campus and the city centre. The campus has a great variety of study and social spaces and outdoor areas. To improve, I..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above (or 4 or above) required in Maths, English Language, and Science. The School of Medicine recognises that some applicants may have studied a more flexible curriculum, where they have been able to progress through their educational development at an appropriate rate according to their ability. Where a Level 2 (for example, GCSE) or Level 3 (for example, A Level) qualification has been taken ‘early’ the academic reference should include the reasons for this so that it can be taken into consideration by the admissions team. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Popular A-level subjects

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
94%
Chemistry
60%
Mathematics
41%
Psychology
34%
Geography
14%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

£32,250 per year

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Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

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