Cardiac physiologists work in a fast-paced, stimulating environment, combining patient care, diagnostics and problem-solving to provide excellent person-centred care and support. The profession is fast moving and continually evolving, providing essential services to the modern healthcare system.

Our BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) course focuses primarily on the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of heart disease. Throughout the programme you will develop the required skills to become a practising cardiac physiologist, eligible for professional registration through an integrated approach of academic, simulated 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 develop their employability, and the degree programme has an excellent employability record. We have over 20 years’ experience of providing cardiac physiology training and you will be taught by experienced practising healthcare professionals. Being part of the School of Medicine links our academic expertise with world-leading research.