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

The module aims to lay the groundwork for students by introducing you to the fundamental principles of physics and mathematics relevant to healthcare science. The comprehensive approach, coupled with a focus on specific pathways and practical applications, aims to prepare you with the skills needed for successful and effective practice in your chosen field of healthcare science. 

The module offers a robust foundation in healthcare sciences, with a focus on specialisation in either cardiovascular and respiratory or neurosensory sciences. The integration of theory and practice aims to provide you with a well-rounded education, fostering a deep understanding of the chosen specialist pathway and preparing you for future roles in healthcare sciences. 

The module is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and globally-conscious approach to patient care. This includes insights into the diverse roles and responsibilities of an allied health practitioner, enhanced communication strategies within a multidisciplinary environment, and an emphasis on team-based learning and co-leadership practices.

The module aims to provide you with basic knowledge and understanding of the biology related to healthcare, with a solid foundation upon which to build the knowledge and skills required to work as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.  

The module aims to deepen second-year students' understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases by exploring their pathophysiology, epidemiology, and impact on public health and society. It seeks to enhance your clinical and empathetic skills, promoting a holistic approach to patient care, while fostering critical thinking through analysis of current research and psychosocial considerations within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. 

This module will provide you with a firm grounding in interpretation of the abnormal ECG and its causative pathologies. Recording of the blood pressure through non-invasive measurement at rest and on the ambulant patient is discussed. The module also provides a detailed background for ambulatory monitoring of the ECG. 

This module is designed to equip you with the essential skills required for planning, executing, and evaluating research, setting the stage for your final-year project. Concurrently, it aims to enhance fundamental research competencies necessary for scientific inquiry, applicable across various disciplines. These encompass tailored analytical methods to meet specific program needs. The module further provides an understanding of how scientific research is translated into practical applications, exploring the dynamics of innovation and the dissemination of knowledge.  

Ultimately, it aims to prepare you comprehensively for your role as a Healthcare Science Practitioner, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical skills during placement. 

This module will provide you with a firm grounding in guideline directed exercise tolerance testing (ETT), interpretation of normal and abnormal ETT results and its causative pathologies. The module also provides a detailed background on clinical prediction tools, audit and quality assurance. 

The module provides you with an introduction of the fundamentals of Audiology. It aims to build the foundations of the clinical and practical theory required for practitioners to understand and apply differential diagnostic procedures in line with National guidance.  

Furthermore, the module looks at developing your comprehensive knowledge in interpretation of subjective and objective diagnostic information for clinical application in real world settings. It gives you an overview of hearing disorders and highlights Nationally recognised key indicators for involvement of a multidisciplinary working models when considering a holistic approach to patient care 

Overall, the module aims to provide you with the key theory and knowledge required to understand basic diagnostic tests used in clinical audiology as well as allows you to learn about patient centred outcome measures designed to aid decision making. 

This module aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge of pacing and cardiac catheterisation, including the procedural aspects, underlying physiology and pathophysiology, relevant pharmacology, and the broader clinical context. You should emerge with the ability to apply your knowledge to effectively participate in and/or manage these cardiac interventions in a healthcare setting.

This module aims to equip you with a specialised body of current knowledge in the field of provocative diagnostics and emerging forms of imaging used in modern cardiology, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI).  

In addition, you will develop comprehensive knowledge and skills in the interpretation of diagnostic information, plus a command of the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology related to these investigative procedures. 

Overall, the module takes a holistic approach integrating the physiological aspects of cardiovascular disease, with a broader understanding of public health, epidemiology, and preventive measures. 

This module is a pivotal stage in your education as a healthcare science student, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application. It aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective and competent practice as healthcare science practitioners.  

The module also marks a transition to a more advanced and leadership-focused stage, aiming to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to not only excel in technical aspects but also to lead and contribute to effective clinical governance within healthcare systems. 

This module enhances skills from Research Methods, promoting further development in analytical thinking, critical evaluation, and scientific writing. It enables you to delve into areas of personal interest within their field, advancing your theoretical and practical knowledge in specialised areas. This course prioritises individual research experiences, relevant to future career prospects, and encourages self-directed study and supervised learning. As a fundamental component of the degree, it significantly fosters skills in critical analysis and reflection, aligning with educational and professional objectives. 

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. You will have access to university resources and support, and be a Middlesex University student. 

You will attend university, engage in independent study days, and participate in planned placement experiences to complete the modules. The placement periods will be assessed according to the National School of Healthcare Science requirements. For one-to-one support, you will meet with either your personal tutor, or module leader, online or on campus or with your coach at your workplace. 

Module workshops will be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. They will introduce new relevant academic and professional content. You will attend specialist workshops, which can be delivered face-to-face or online. 

Our My Learning online resource will provide you with resources for pre and post-sessional work. You will also engage in contextualised work-based projects, where you can apply your skills, knowledge, and behaviours in a professional working environment. 

Online learning will include structured individual and/or group activities and tasks. You will receive facilitated tutor and peer group feedback to support your learning development. 

Your work will be divided into credits of approximately 10 hours of study time. You will need to complete 120 credits per year, which are broken down into modules of typically 15 or 30 credits. 

Teaching will be delivered over 2 days at StoneX stadium. This not only ensures that you are on time for all teaching, but also that you have full access to all facilities available.

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. There is a free regular shuttle bus between our North London campus, in Hendon and StoneX.

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. 

We aim to make timetables available to students at least 2 weeks before the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions. 

Typical weekly breakdown

During your first year, your weekly timetable will typically consist of:

• 2 hours of lectures
• 2 hours of seminars
• 2 hours of practical session, but can vary within the 5 hour teaching period per week

Independent learning

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework, presentations and exams.

Teaching vs independent learning

Here is an indication of how you will split your time:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Your learning will be assessed regularly. The exact balance will depend on the modules you are taking. The table below is a good guide.

You'll be assessed on your research project and a clinical portfolio, as well as through theoretical exams. Clinical practice assessments, laboratory reports and other written work, case study analyses and presentations will also form part of your assessment. 

Both the practical skills you develop during your placement and the written assignments you produce as part of it will be assessed. 

We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal assessments. 

The informal assessments usually take place at least once per module, from which you’ll receive feedback from your tutor. The grades from these tests don’t count towards your final marks. 

There are formal assessments for each module, usually at the end, which will count towards your module and your final marks. 

Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback or feedback from an external examiner.

End-point Assessment

All apprenticeships in England are required to include an End-point assessment (EPA) to test that you have demonstrated all the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for full occupational competence as specified in the nationally approved Apprenticeship Standard. For degree apprenticeships, the EPA can either be integrated within the degree or separate to the degree programme.

This programme is an integrated degree and Middlesex is an approved centre for Healthcare Science End-point Assessments, so your EPA is built into the final year Professional Practice module. Therefore, you cannot graduate until you are successful with your EPA.

The specific requirements for EPA for BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) apprenticeship is detailed in the nationally approved End-point Assessment Plan and this can be found on the Institute for Apprentices website.

To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.

Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop your skills from research and practical skills to critical thinking. Our Sheppard Library is open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Sunday during term time. And we offer free 24-hour laptop loans with full desktop software, free printing and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus.

We also offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health and disability support.

We'll support you if you have additional needs such as sensory impairment or dyslexia. And if you want to find out whether Middlesex is the right place for you before you apply, get in touch with our Disability Advice and Support service.

Our specialist teams will support your mental health. We have free individual counselling sessions, workshops, support groups and useful guides.