BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)
Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English Language grade C/4. A level: 120 points from three A levels to include the following: Grade B in Biology Grade B in a second Science subject from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition or Environmental Science/Studies General studies is not accepted for this course. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DDM in BTEC (Science/Human Health based) – depending on the BTEC and units studied. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application or contact Admissions for further advice. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science/Human Health based) with 33 Level 3 credits at merit or distinction, including 15 Level 3 credits in Biology and 18 Level 3 credits in Chemistry, Maths, or Physics. T level: Merit – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include the following: Higher Level 5 in Biology Higher Level 5 in a second Science from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Nutrition or Environmental Science/Studies English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level 4, standard level 5 WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Challenge: We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge / Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in lieu of a third A Level subject at grade B or above. Applicants must continue to evidence an A Level in Biology and an A Level in a second Science subject as above. BTEC: BTEC qualifications are considered in line with BTEC requirements. Other UK qualifications: Other suitable combinations and equivalent international qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for more information.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cellular Molecular. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The four-year programme includes a mandatory 25-week clinical placement and a supervised research project. Students can also obtain professional certificates in ECG or spirometry during year two.
Modules
- Professional Practice Placement
- Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to Systems
- Introduction to Human Pathology
- Human Disease
- Foundations of Healthcare Science Practice and Workplace Learning
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pathophysiology
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Clinical Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
- Clinical Physiology Instrumentation and Techniques
- Healthcare Physiological Science Professional
- Electrocardiography
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Professional Practice in Healthcare Science
- Clinical Cardiac Sciences
- Specialist Cardiovascular Investigations
- Research Project in Healthcare Science
- Interprofessional Learning 3