- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Medicine
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology course follows the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) curriculum, which is designed to prepare you for a career as a healthcare science professional specialising in cardiac physiology. You’ll learn the core principles of professional practice, human physiology, and the science behind the heart and lungs. As you progress further, you’ll build on this knowledge by exploring how diseases affect the heart and respiratory system, and you'll learn how modern techniques are used to detect and diagnose these conditions. By the end, you’ll be confident in carrying out and interpreting a variety of clinical tests, such as 12-lead ECG, ambulatory ECG monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) checks, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), and exercise tolerance tests (ETT). You’ll also gain the skills to work in more advanced clinical settings, including environments where procedures like cardiac catheterisation and pacemaker implantation are
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 96–112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| GCSE | C or above |
| Other conditions | interview · Shortlisted applicants will participate in a selection interview, which will be conducted by a panel with members from the University of Sunderland, the cardiac physiology workforce, and the Patient C… |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · If you are successful at the interview stage, you'll be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with an Occupational Health Check. |
| Other conditions | occupational_health · If you are successful at the interview stage, you'll be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with an Occupational Health Check. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Fees
International students: £17,500 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £17,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- On campus, United Kingdom
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