
Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) (BSc)
University of SouthamptonUniversity Hospital Southampton and Highfield, Southampton
Course overview
Cardiac Physiology is a challenging but rewarding programme that focuses on the detection and quantification of heart disease in a wide range of settings. The programmes's awarding body, the NHS National School of Healthcare Science commended this course an ‘excellent programme’ in May 2025. You’ll study academic and clinical modules to gain knowledge and skills to change patients' lives through your specialist care.
In your first year you’ll study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology, 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 c
Key highlights
- Commended an 'excellent programme' by the NHS National School of Healthcare Science
- First year covers cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology
- Specialise in cardiac physiology in second and third years
- Train in a dedicated specialist cardiac skills lab
- Placements in out-patient departments, wards, theatres and ITU
- Learn to use specialist diagnostic equipment and interpret clinical information
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include from 3 A-levels including one science
- A-level: BBB — to include including one science and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
- BTEC: DD — BTEC National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels
- A-level: BB — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Up to £2,000Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship
Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship
If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Cardiac Physiologist
- Clinical Physiologist (Cardiology)
- Healthcare Science Practitioner
- Echocardiographer
- Cardiac Rhythm Management Physiologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year
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 Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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