MSc Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation
Course overview
The Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation MSc at the University of Chester is designed for health professionals and graduates, and is also an option for a career switch into the field of cardiovascular health and rehabilitation. It combines various areas of expertise and emphasises evidence-based practice to ensure high standards in cardiovascular rehabilitation and prevention.
Students are taught by a team of cardiologists, physiotherapists, exercise scientists, dietitians, nutritionists, surgeons and public health specialists, and the course is aligned with the key standards of the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (BACPR).
Modules such as Clinical Exercise Testing & Prescription, Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health, CV Diseases, Risk Factors, Investigations and Treatments are taught in lectures and exercise physiology laboratories. Learning is flexible and is designed around in-person study, with assessments by coursework, such as essays and poster presentations.
Entry requirements
Applicants with suitable work experience, background knowledge, or relevant skills will also be considered. International applicants must satisfy both the English language entry requirement and the academic entry requirement in order to be eligible to study.
Grade Requirements:
Applicants need at least a second-class honours undergraduate degree (2:2) in a related subject area (such as human biology, physiotherapy, exercise science, nursing or a health-related discipline).
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall score with a minimum 5.5 in each sub-skill
- PTE Academic: 6.5 overall score with a minimum 59 in each sub-skill
- International Baccalaureate (A or B Higher)
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score 91 with minimum Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation MSc from the University of Chester can progress into roles such as:
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Occupational Physiologist
- Health Promotion Officer
Cost of study
International students applying for the Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation MSc in the University of Chester will pay a tuition fee of £15,000 for the first year of full-time study. This fee is subject to change each academic year as part of the University’s annual review process.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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