Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc Honours
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
October
How is the BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) taught?
You will attend lectures, seminars, practical clinical sessions and laboratory classes, give presentations and take part in role plays, debates, group work and problem-solving exercises. You will supplement all this with your own reading. You will design and carry out your own research project, which could include a clinical audit, and develop a portfolio of work.
Placements
Placements are a key element of the course. Over the three years, you will spend a total of 50 weeks in NHS clinical physiology departments at hospitals in London or the South East. This time is divided as follows:
Year 1 – 10 weeks
Year 2 – 15 weeks
Year 3 – 25 weeks
All placement providers are officially approved by the University and the learning opportunities and support will be available to help you complete your Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) training manual. In the final year you also have an opportunity to undertake a research project, which could include a clinical audit - research projects carried out on placement will normally require local ethical approval.
Key information
Enhanced CRB and Occupational Health clearance are a compulsory requirement
Travel and accommodation expenses cannot be reimbursed but we will try to place you with an NHS trust that is near to your home or term address
All placements are unpaid unless you secure sponsorship by an NHS Trust
You will always be notified in advance of your placement allocation
Placements run from Monday to Friday during normal working hours, which may also include Bank Holidays
Assessment
You will be assessed on your research project and written portfolio, as well as practical and theoretical examinations, clinical practice assessments, laboratory reports and other written work, case study analyses and presentations.
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Qualifications
112 UCAS points, including grade C or above in a science subject, plus GCSE C English and Maths
We also accept BTEC in Applied Science or a course containing a significant amount of science.
A-levels including grade C in a Science subject, BTEC DMM in a science based subject, Access pass with 45 credits at Level 3 (45 merit or higher) in Applied Science or Science, Human or life sciences, Medical or paramedical science..
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Subjects
- Monitoring
- Audit
- Testing
- IT
- Physiology
- Image
- Project
- Healthcare
- Medical
- NHS Training
- Ultrasound
- Programming
- Skills and Training
- Health
- Science
- Cardiovascular
- Physiological
- Diagnostic
- Cardiac
- Echocardiography
- Respiratory
Course programme
Course content
What will you study on the BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)?
This degree is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, attitude and ethical values required to provide excellent patient-centred care, and to work safely and effectively in the National Health Service. You will learn to execute specialist procedures in cardiac science including: echocardiography (using ultrasound to image the heart to aid diagnosis), pacemaker implantation and follow up (measurements and programming pacemaker devices), and exercise stress testing (monitoring blood vessels supplying the heart). You will also learn to carryout electrocardiograms (ECGs) and blood pressure measurement.
What will you gain?
You will graduate with the ability to critically evaluate research evidence in the context of current theory and practice and the confidence to solve clinical problems under pressure. You will also have the communication skills to provide an excellent standard of patient care
Modules
Year 1Healthcare Science (30 credits) - Compulsory
This module introduces you to the scientific basis of healthcare science and aims to provide you with a solid foundation upon which to build the knowledge and skills required to work as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
Healthcare Science 2 (15 credits) - CompulsoryThis module aims to provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis related to healthcare science and with a solid foundation upon which to build the knowledge and skills required to work as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
Introduction to Physiological Sciences 1 (15 credits) - CompulsoryThis module is designed to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology related to cardiology, vascular, respiratory and sleep sciences.
Introduction to Physiological Sciences 2 (30 credits) - CompulsoryThis module provides you with the basic theory and practice of cardiac, vascular, respiratory and sleep sciences.
Professional Practice (30 credits) - CompulsoryThis module provides you with the insight into the organisation and roles of the health and social services in providing patient-centred care, understand what roles and responsibilities of a Healthcare Science Practitioner. In addition, it aims to help you develop your communication, study and teamworking skills.
Year 2Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions (30 credits) - Compulsory
This module aims to provide you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of disease processes and common diseases associated with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It will explore the epidemiology, public health and psychosocial aspects of each disease.
Cardiovascular Science (45 credits) - CompulsoryThis module will provide you with a firm grounding in interpretation of the abnormal ECG and its causative pathologies. Recording of the blood pressure through non-invasive measurement at rest and on the ambulant patient is discussed. The module also provides a detailed background for ambulatory monitoring of the ECG.
Medical Instrumentation and Imaging (15 credits) - CompulsoryThis module aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of principles and properties of measurement techniques used in carrying out physiological measurements.
Research Methods and Professional Practice (30 credits) - CompulsoryThis module aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the importance of research, development and innovation in clinical practice. In addition, it provides the underpinning knowledge required to undertake a research project. A final aim is to prepare you for a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
Year 3Applied Cardiovascular Science Pacing and Cardiac Catherisation 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a pacing and cardiac catherisation in adults and children. In addition, you will gain a deep appreciation physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology related to each investigative procedure or therapeutic intervention.
Applied Cardiovascular Science Provocative Electrocardiography 1 (30 credits) - CompulsoryThis module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of provocative electrocardiography. In addition, you will gain a deep appreciation of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology related to this investigative procedure. This module will build on earlier work to develop the themes of public health and epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, risk factors, risk assessment and primary prevention including behavioural change management.
Dissertation (30 credits) - CompulsoryThis module will build on the skills you have acquired when undertaking previous research modules and from the knowledge gained throughout the programme. Further development of analysis, critical thinking and scientific literary style will be promoted. You will be enabled to pursue areas of individual interest in the subject area appropriate to their target award and will have the opportunity of gaining increased theoretical and practical knowledge in a chosen specialist field. Individual research experience will be gained in an area that may provide future employment opportunities. Personal responsibility for own learning through self-directed study and supervised preparation will be fostered. It is an integral part of the degree programme, furthering the development of skills in critical analysis and reflection.
Professional Practice (30 credits) - CompulsoryThis module provides you with the consolidate knowledge and technical skills gained earlier in the programme. In addition, the module provides you with an opportunity to undertake a full range of practice required to work effectively as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Optional modules are usually available at levels 5 and 6, although optional modules are not offered on every course. Where optional modules are available, you will be asked to make your choice during the previous academic year. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, or there are staffing changes which affect the teaching, it may not be offered. If an optional module will not run, we will advise you after the module selection period when numbers are confirmed, or at the earliest time that the programme team make the decision not to run the module, and help you choose an alternative module.
Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc Honours