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Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Course summary

Acquire the skills and expertise to detect and quantify cardiac and respiratory health problems in people of all ages and pathologies, in the rewarding field of cardiac physiology.

Your three-year Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) degree is challenging but rewarding and focuses on the detection and assessment of heart disease in a wide range of settings. The courseis divided equally between academic and clinical placement learning, giving you the skills to change lives through your specialist care.

You will study cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep physiology in your first year, then specialise in cardiac physiology in your second and third years. You will learn how to use specialist diagnostic equipment and interpret clinical information to make key decisions.

Our dedicated physiology team will be teaching and supporting you from day one right through to your final year. 100% of our graduates (2021) are employed in cardiac departments and working in the NHS.

You will benefit from 2,000 hours of practice placements working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The BSc Cardiac Physiology degree can be studied over three years full-time or four years part-time. This is the three year, full-time option.

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years. Examples of core modules for year one will include:

Work-Based Training 1,
An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4)
Applied Healthcare Science
Foundations of Healthcare Science
Principles of Healthcare Science
Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Sleep Science (part 1)
Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Sleep Science (part 2)

For a full list of the modules available, please visit the course page.

Assessment method

The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects and independent learning (studying on your own).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site - Highfield Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B120
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B120
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Course not open to international applicants

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

including one science. Science includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and PE. A pass in Science practical is required where applicable.

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

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Access to HE Diploma
D: 33 credits M: 9 credits

Science based Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 Distinctions and 9 Merits.

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).

Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

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

DD in BTEC National Diploma plus grade B in A-level subject.

We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs

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

D in National Extended Certificate plus BB from two A-levels

We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

BTEC Diploma and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered when offered in combination with other relevant qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DD

DD in BTEC National Diploma plus grade B in A-level subject.

We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D

D in National Extended Certificate plus BB from two A-levels

We accept Health Studies or Science related BTECs

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

Pass, with overall score of 32 points with 16 at Higher Level and a pure science subject at Higher Level.

International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements.

Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
B

ABB from 3 A levels including a science subject
or
AB from two A levels including a science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Extended Project
A

A Level students also taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will be made an alternative offer of A Level grades BBB, plus grade A in the EPQ.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

Including a preferred science subject.
Applicants must also hold Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2

including a preferred science subject.

T Level
D

Health or Healthcare Science – An overall distinction with grade B in the core element

Recent relevant study must have been within 3 years

GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9).

You may be required to attend a selection event. Satisfactory Occupational Health and Police checks are required.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with a minimum of 6.5 in all components

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Most of the students who previously enrolled on this course joined us with grades lower than our published entry criteria. After receiving their grades, we carefully considered each students’ individual circumstances before confirming their place on their chosen course.

We encourage everyone with the potential to succeed to apply, regardless of their background. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Learn more on the University of Southampton website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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