BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences), a clinical healthcare science degree focused on physiological measurement, diagnostic techniques and patient care. Core topics include Signal Processing, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students choose between a Cardiology Specialism and a Respiratory/Sleep Specialism during their studies, and complete a final-year research project. The first year covers the foundations through Science of Healthcare, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sleep Science, Professional Practice 1, and Clinical Training/Placements. The second year introduces Pathophysiology, Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging, Cardiology Specialism or Respiratory/Sleep Specialism, Research Methods, and Professional Practice 2. The final year involves advanced study via Cardiology Specialism or Respiratory/Sleep Specialism, Research Project, and Professional Practice 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: Typically BBB including Biology or Human Biology and one other science subject (General Studies, Critical Thinking or Citizenship Studies are not accepted). Resits are considered. IB: Total score of 30, including 15 points at Higher Level. See full requirements below.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 55%
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.
- Accredited by the Academy for Healthcare and Science (AHCS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Healthcare Science Practitioner on the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) accredited register.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Science of Healthcare
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sleep Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Clinical Training/Placements
- Pathophysiology
- Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging
- Cardiology Specialism or Respiratory/Sleep Specialism
- Research Methods
- Professional Practice 2
- Cardiology Specialism or Respiratory/Sleep Specialism
- Research Project
- Professional Practice 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £54,500. The £44,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at City St George's, University of London do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at City St George's, University of London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at City St George's, University of London?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register. Accredited by the Academy for Healthcare and Science (AHCS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Healthcare Science Practitioner on the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) accredited register.
How many students continue on BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at City St George's, University of London?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.