Program Overview

Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc Honours

Course Overview

This three-year apprenticeship programme is ideal if you are working within local trusts or healthcare organisations and your employer will support you as an apprentice. This BSc degree is designed to meet the demands of the Department of Health's Modernising Scientific Careers programme, developing the specific skills that are in short supply – and in high demand.

Why Choose Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) (Degree Apprenticeship) at Middlesex?

• Strong placement opportunities: Our excellent relationships with local NHS trusts ensure you have access to placements in some of London’s most prestigious health institutions.
• Cutting-edge laboratory facilities: Access our specialist science buildings and gain expert understanding of the latest scientific equipment.
• Leading academic experts: Active researchers and practitioners will teach leading research from the frontline of clinical practice.

About Your Course

This degree is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, attitude and ethical values required to provide excellent patient-centred care and to work safely and effectively in the National Health Service. You will learn to execute specialist procedures in cardiac science including echocardiography, pacemaker implantation and follow-up, and exercise stress testing.

Year 1

• Specialist Diagnostics (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Clinical Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Biological Basis of Healthcare (30 credits) - Compulsory

Year 2

• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Applied Cardiac Physiology (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Research Methods and Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Exercise Tolerance Testing (15 Credits) - Compulsory
• Medical Instrumentation and Imaging (15 credits) - Compulsory

Year 3

• Pacing and Catheterisation (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Provocative Diagnostics and Cardiac Imaging (30 Credits) - Compulsory
• Professional Practice (includes EPA) (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Final Year Project (30 credits) - Compulsory

Teaching and Learning

• How we'll teach you: In this professional course, we will teach you through a work-integrated learning approach. This BSc apprenticeship is structured in designated periods of placement learning and study blocks.
• Where will I study?: You will be studying at the West Stand facilities in StoneX stadium in Brent, online or at the location of your placement / place of work.
• Timetable: Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study.

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: You will need to be employed in a role that allows you to participate in work activities related to developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to function as a Cardiac Physiologist.
• Interviews: We don't offer interviews for this course, but you may be interviewed by a prospective employer.

Fees and Funding

• There is no cost to do a higher or degree apprenticeship for the apprentice/student.
• The following study tools are included in your fees:
  • Free laptop loans for a maximum of 24 hours
  • Free e-books and e-journals for key course texts
  • Free access to everything on your reading list
  • Free specialist software for your course
  • Free printing for academic paperwork
  • Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.

Careers

• How can the Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) (Degree Apprenticeship) support your career?: The NHS is one of the largest employers in the world and this degree provides you with the skills, knowledge and experience to work at the heart of the NHS as a healthcare scientist in cardiac physiology.
• Graduate job roles: On completion of the programme, you would be eligible to apply for Band 5 physiological science posts in the NHS, although many employers will retain an apprentice graduate in a Band 5 position or higher.
• Transferable skills: You will develop skills such as teamwork, communication, task management, problem-solving, and decision-making.