BSc Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science)
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science), a healthcare science degree focused on the diagnostic and therapeutic principles of cardiovascular function. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes supervised workplace placements in clinical environments and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science. The first year covers foundational health sciences through Anatomy and Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology 2, Introduction to Professional Practice, and Placement 1. The second year focuses on cardiology specialisms via Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiology, Placement 2 (Clinical Portfolio), Placement 2 (Specialist Skills), and Public Health Aspects of Cardiac Disease. The final year advances into complex practice through Invasive Cardiac Physiology, Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, Placement 3 (Clinical Portfolio), Placement 3 (Specialist Skills), and a Research Project conducted within an NHS setting.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB from 3 A-levels including one science IB: Pass with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level including a science
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 680 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 17%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Placement 1
- Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular Respiratory and Sleep (Part 2)
- Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular/Respiratory and Sleep Science (Part 1)
- Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiology
- Placement 2 (Clinical Portfolio)
- Placement 2 (Specialist Skills)
- Public Health Aspects of Cardiac Disease
- Invasive Cardiac Physiology
- Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Placement 3 (Clinical Portfolio)
- Placement 3 (Specialist Skills)
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Healthcare science.
What do graduates of BSc Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) at University of Southampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) at University of Southampton?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) at University of Southampton 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.
How many students continue on BSc Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) at University of Southampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.