PgCert Clinical Echocardiography
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme has been developed to help answer a drive by Health Education England to increase the number of trained echocardiographers. The programme involves an exciting blend of hands on experience and simulation combined with interactive sessions delivered by subject experts (primarily clinical aided by academics). To facilitate this the University has just invested £300,000 in brand new state-of-the-art equipment.
Key highlights
- Developed in response to Health Education England's drive for more echocardiographers
- Blends hands-on experience with simulation-based training
- Interactive sessions delivered mainly by clinical experts, aided by academics
- £300,000 investment in brand new state-of-the-art equipment
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- Degree: 2:1 — to include Cardiac Physiology; or above
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …immunisation Satisfactory clearance under an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Echocardiographer
- Cardiac physiologist
- Clinical physiologist (cardiology)
- Cardiac sonographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: Fee for 2025-26 Fee for 2026-27 £7,355 £7,575 This course is unable to support international students who require a Tier 4/Student visa. International applicants are however able to apply if you already hold a UK work visa. | International: Fee for 2025-26 Fee for 2026-27 £7,355 £7,575 This course is unable to support international students who require a Tier 4/Student visa. International applicants are however able to apply if you already hold a UK work visa.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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