Swansea University 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus

HEALTHCARE SCIENCE (CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGY) SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

CARDIAC AND PHYSIOLOGY (Guardian University Guide 2022) 3

Our Cardiac Physiology degree can turn your interests in human biology and health and wellbeing into a rewarding career. Studying the anatomy and physiology of the heart, together with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, you will gain the scientific, clinical, and technical knowledge needed to provide specialised care to people living with, or suspected of having, cardiac disease.

NOTUITIONFEES: UKstudents**

Apply for an enhanced support package through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme. (**conditions apply)

Cardiac Physiology is an exciting and rapidly developing field. As a cardiac physiologist, you will be expected to carry out some work that used to be in the remit of doctors and there are many opportunities for specialist role extension as your career progresses. Many of our academic staff are practising clinicians, providing an unrivalled combination of scientific rigour, professional insight and expertise. Our excellent facilities provide realistic workplace simulations and you will benefit from experience within our award winning Health and Wellbeing Academy, which provides health and wellbeing services for the local community. As a Cardiac Physiology student, you will spend around half of your course on clinical work placements throughout Wales, which will give you the practical skills you need to begin your career. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Anatomy and Physiology • Cardiovascular Science • Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science • Professional Practice • Pathophysiology • Respiratory and Sleep Physiology

Year 2 • Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging • Measurement of Cardiovascular Function • Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions • Research Methods and Statistics Year 3 • Arrhythmia Diagnosis and Management

swansea.ac.uk/student-loans-and-grants/ nhs-funding/ Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available  Contextual Offers available

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB (to include Biology)

• Cardiac Catheterisation • Evidence-based Practice • Research Project

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †

BSc Single Honours ▲ Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

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▲ 3 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

FUTURE CAREERS: Currently the NHS starting salary for healthcare scientists is £25,654 (Band 5). Typical career earnings go up to £45,838. Salaries can vary significantly in the private sector.

Accreditations include:

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