BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
About this course
BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), a healthcare science degree focused on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of heart disease through clinical and physiological practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This full-time undergraduate programme features a compulsory placement year and leads to eligibility for professional registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science. The first year covers fundamental subjects via compulsory modules such as Cardiovascular Science, ECG Interpretation, Respiratory and Sleep Science, and Professional Practice for Healthcare. The second year progresses into specialized clinical topics including Clinical Practice 2, Functional Cardiac Testing, Cardiac Catheterisation, and Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular & Respiratory Conditions. The final year incorporates advanced study and practical training through Clinical Practice 3, Advanced Cardiac Principles, and a compulsory Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB BTEC: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF): distinction/distinction/distinction and must contain at least one-third science content at distinction. Health and Social Care qualifications have insufficient science content and will only be considered with an additional accepted science qualification at level 3. All BTEC modules should be listed on your UCAS form or your application may be rejected. IB: 34 points overall, including 3 higher level subjects at minimum of grade 5, one of which must be a science subject
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 29%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 21%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cardiovascular Science
- Cardio-Respiratory Practice
- Respiratory and Sleep Science
- ECG Interpretation
- Introduction to Biological Principles
- Professional Practice for Healthcare
- Clinical Practice 2
- Research Methods and Evaluation
- Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular & Respiratory Conditions
- Functional Cardiac Testing
- Cardiac Catheterisation
- Research Project
- Advanced Cardiac Principles
- Clinical Practice 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £50,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) at University of Leeds do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) at University of Leeds?
91% 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 (Cardiac Physiology) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. 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 (Cardiac Physiology) at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.