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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Cardiac Physiology course at Ulster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
To include one of the following: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, CCEA Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016), Double Award Applied Science, Double Award Life & Health Sciences or Double Award Health & Social Care.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £17,010 per year |
| International | £17,010 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B120
Here's what Ulster University says about its Cardiac Physiology course.
The overall aim of the course is to produce safe, competent, reflective cardiac physiology practitioners who are committed to continuing professional development in order to meet the needs of changing populations and employment contexts. The course will equip graduates with the entrepreneurial skills to be creative and innovative in the development of the discipline and practice of cardiac physiology. Graduates of this programme will be eligible to apply for registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science.
The Associate Bachelor's degree aims to produce graduates with the skills to work in cardiac associate practitioner roles and undertake further study.
The Certificate in Higher Education aims to support students to develop knowledge and understanding of health physiology and the skills required for further study and employment.
Source: Ulster University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Magee Campus
Location
Derry~Londonderry | Derry-Londonderry
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Clinical physiology
• Physiology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Ulster University student reviews
Showing 68 reviews
Foundation year student
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Ulster University students who took the Cardiac Physiology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
48%
low
Teaching on my course
48%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
47%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
18%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
59%
low
Learning opportunities
54%
low
Learning opportunities
54%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
44%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
59%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
59%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
59%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
47%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
59%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
71%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
41%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
53%
low
Academic support
50%
low
Academic support
50%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
53%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
47%
low
Organisation and management
18%
low
Organisation and management
18%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
35%
low
How well organised is your course?
low
Learning resources
87%
low
Learning resources
87%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
24%
low
Student voice
24%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
12%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
29%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
29%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
36%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
12%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
The Cardiac Physiology course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Life and Health Sciences | BC | |||||
| Health and Social Care | B | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Life and Health Sciences | BC | |||||
| Health and Social Care | B | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Ulster University graduates who took Cardiac Physiology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Discussions
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