MSc Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation at University of Chester

Programme overview

Build a career in cardiac rehabilitation and heart health – from classroom to career in 12 months. Develop the expertise to support patients with cardiovascular conditions and help prevent heart disease worldwide. This MSc prepares you for roles in hospitals, rehabilitation services and community healthcare settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society | Department: School of Health, Nutrition and Sport | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2026, January 2027, October 2027, January 2028 | Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology is covered, with application to exercise and the practicalities of working with a patient with CVD. You will also learn about the complexities of exercise prescription, the role of nutrition in CVD and the psychological influences that can drive behaviour change. Core modules include Cardiovascular Diseases, Risk Factors, Investigations and Treatments, Cardiovascular Anatomy and Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription, Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health, Research Methods and Data Analysis, Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours Degree: The course is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area (e.g. Physiotherapy, Medicine, Sport and Exercise, Nutrition, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy etc...) , or equivalent professional qualifications.; Extra Requirements: Students will be from a range of academic and professional health backgrounds including doctors, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, sport, exercise and health or biological sciences etc.; IELTS: Minimum IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each band) or equivalent

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,090 a year (2026/27). £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2026/27). £15,500 (2026/27) Source

Intake: October 2026, January 2027, October 2027, January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.chester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/postgraduate/

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