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PGCert Clinical Echocardiography at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 12-month blended PGCert forming the academic component of the 18-month Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science with the British Society of Echocardiography. Learning is practice-led, with supervised scanning in an echocardiography department.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months (part-time)  |  Study mode: Blended  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core modules (60 credits): Introduction to Clinical Echocardiography and Ultrasound Imaging in Cardiac Disease, with workplace-based assessments and supervised scanning experience.

Career pathways

Builds the academic and practical competence for clinical echocardiography practice within the NHS training pathway.

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Entry requirements

One of: a 1st or 2:1 honours degree (including integrated master's) in Cardiac Physiology or a relevant scientific subject such as Biology, Human Biology or Sports Science; a 2:2 honours degree in Cardiac Physiology or a relevant scientific subject plus appropriate experience in cardiology; or an alternative or vocational qualification plus sufficient relevant experience and underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology (for example voluntary registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists or the Academy for Healthcare Science). Recruitment and funding are managed by the National School of Healthcare Science with NHS England commissioners.

Duration: 12 months; part-time

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