BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) is an accredited degree combining academic and work-based training for Healthcare Science Practitioner roles in cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep physiology. All students study both areas in Year 1, then transfer to the Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology route depending on place availability.

Faculty: Faculty of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces the scientific basis of healthcare science, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and microbiology, with core modules such as Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physiology and Pathophysiology and Professional Development in Healthcare Science. Later years offer Cardiac Physiology and Respiratory and Sleep Physiology modules, a Professional Final Assessment, a Research Project and advanced specialist modules.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to enter practice as Healthcare Science Practitioners in cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep science in hospital or community settings, with progression to higher levels of the Healthcare Science career framework, or to industries associated with these fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (no equivalences accepted), plus either A levels BBB including Biology and at least one other science subject; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science DDM; Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 36 in science at Distinction and the rest at Merit (120 UCAS points); or a T Level in a science or applied science subject at Merit. Applicants must be selected for a hospital placement through an interview with a formal skills-based assessment, and the personal statement is reviewed including spelling and grammar. Free DBS and occupational health checks apply after an offer. English language requirements apply to international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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