Cardiac Physiology
University of SunderlandCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology at University of Sunderland. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology degree will follow the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) curriculum designed to train prospective healthcare science practitioners in the specialism of cardiac physiology. Delivered using a hybrid approach that relies predominantly on a distance learning, the course will initially teach you the fundamentals of professional practice, physiology, and cardiovascular and respiratory science. You'll then develop these skills further, learning the pathophysiology of disease to the cardiac and respiratory system, alongside current methods of testing fo... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | 96-112 UCAS points Minimum two A Levels or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award) including biology or chemistry. General Studies AS/A Level not accepted. Maximum 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills. GCSE grade C or above (grade 4+ for numerical grades) in maths and English language required. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Apply nowRegister your interest Key course information Start date/study mode:September 2026 UCAS codeB810 Duration3 years Fee (UK)£9,790 LocationOn campus Course summary 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. Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. You'll study four modules p
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £29,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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