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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B120

Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science)

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course Acquire the skills and expertise to detect and quantify cardiac and respiratory health problems in people of all ages and pathologies, in the rewarding field of cardiac physiology. Your three-year Cardiac Physiology (Healthcare Science) degree is challenging but rewarding and focuses on the detection and assessment of heart disease in a wide range of settings, with 2,000 ours of practice placements where you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our dedicated physiology team will be teaching and supporting you from day one meaning you'll be fully prepared to join th... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cardiovascular Physiology and Anatomy
Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine
Cardiac Diagnostic Techniques
Electrocardiography and Arrhythmia Management
Advanced Echocardiography
Clinical Cardiac Assessment and Pathology
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Practice and Workplace Learning
UCAS Code:B120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

including one science. Science includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and PE. A pass in Science practical is required where applicable

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Pass, with overall score of 32 points with 16 at Higher Level and a pure science subject at Higher Level. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£31,000
3 years£24,000£29,500£33,500
5 years£25,000£33,000£38,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
75%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Southampton

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