Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: B121 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Mathematics and English Language grade C (Grade 4).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate. 28 points including 5 at Higher Level Biology and a second science. Applicants must also pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be eligible to enrol on the programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma. Interview prior to offer DMM Biology, Science or Healthcare Science. Refer to institution for specific unit requirements. Applicants must also pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be eligible to enrol on the programme.
UCAS Tariff
Normal minimum entry requirements are 120 points from three A levels to include a grade B in Biology and a grade B in another science subject - this can include Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition, and Environmental Science/Studies. Applicants must also pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be eligible to enrol on the programme.
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) degree is a four-year course with integrated practice placement learning intended to be the main route for the training of Clinical Physiologists and Healthcare Science Practitioners. Our awards are focused on the training of Healthcare Science Practitioners for the physiological science discipline of Cardiovascular Physiology.
Graduates disciplines work in a range of healthcare settings to deliver quality assured tests, diagnostic investigations and interventions for patients/clients.
- Multi-disciplinary programme integrating traditional and clinically-focused subject areas, delivered by specialist academic and clinical healthcare associates and informed by patients, carers and lay associates.
- Study the specialist area of Clinical Physiology in Cardiac Physiology as well as maintaining academic breadth of organ function and impacts on the human body.
- A coherent, progressive curriculum underpinned by experiential and workplace learning, ensuring competence in core knowledge, personal and practical skills designed to enhance the students’ academic performance and professional development.
- Enthusiastic, accessible and committed academic staff that offer student support via personal tutoring throughout their programme of study.
- Teaching and Learning informed by nationally and internationally recognised research, scholarship and professional expertise in biomedicine, clinical physiology and pedagogy.
- A learning environment enriched by the presence of a "critical mass" of healthcare education in the form of the Faculty of Health, well-equipped modern laboratories and facilities, plus the legacy of the Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
- A route to apply for registration as a Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner.
Modules
In your first year, you'll be introduced to the healthcare science profession and receive a sound grounding in the basic science underpinnings of modern disease diagnostics, evaluation and treatment. You'll also undertake a division-specific programme of study and complete clinical experiential learning in NHS clinics by day release in semester 2.
In your second year, you'll continue to study the roles and responsibilities of a healthcare science professional and begin to specialise in the techniques and methodologies used by healthcare science practitioners in the physiological science disciplines. You will have NHS clinical experiential learning by day release in Year 2.
In your placement year you will spend a minimum of 40 weeks full-time clinical work placement activity in a host NHS trust completing all competencies within the specialist portfolio for your chosen discipline.
You will spend your final year at University, completing a research project and specialist modules focused on your chosen discipline. You will apply everything you have learnt about science, technologies and techniques to the practice of Clinical Physiology / Healthcare science.
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