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BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology at University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in carrying out and interpreting a variety of clinical tests. This includes: 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG); Ambulatory ECG monitoring; Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) checks; Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM); Exercise tolerance tests (ETT).

Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll learn the core principles of professional practice, human physiology, and the science behind the heart and lungs. As you progress, you’ll build on this knowledge by exploring how diseases affect the heart and respiratory system. You'll also learn how to use modern techniques to detect and diagnose these conditions. Our structured curriculum will prepare you to work within a diagnostic cardiology department.

Career pathways

This course follows the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) curriculum. It prepares you for a career as a healthcare science professional, specialising in cardiac physiology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example, 1 x AVCE double award) including biology or chemistry. Please note we don't accept General Studies AS or A Level. We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications. We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above. Interview; Shortlisted applicants will participate in a selection interview, which will be conducted by a panel with members from the University of Sunderland, the cardiac physiology workforce, and the Patient Carer and Public Involvement participant (PCPI) group. If you are successful at the interview stage, you'll be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with an Occupational Health Check.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time

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