Ielts 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components)
Combine advanced theoretical study with practical training, developing the holistic skills required to further your career in cardiac rhythm management and electrophysiology,
Why study MSc Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology at Middlesex University?
Taught by industry-recognised experts, this course will enhance your clinical practice and expand your theoretical knowledge in the fields of cardiac rhythm management and clinical electrophysiology. Teaching covers a breadth of subjects, from advanced signal processing to biomedical ethics and law — providing a solid grounding in research methodologies, experimental design and statistics.
A central objective of the course is to enable students to critically evaluate the legal requirements for human experiments and ethical issues relating to research with human subjects and human tissue. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of the technologies used in diagnostics and research, solving complex problems related to disease investigation. With a significant leadership and management component, the course will also help you understand and apply the principles of health and safety, quality control, research and statistical methods in their professional lives.
This course is designed for healthcare practitioners, including physicians, nurses and physiologists, already working in the field of cardiology, particularly cardiac rhythm management and electrophysiology. Suitable for graduates who are interested in a research or an academic career, the course provides the knowledge and skills required for further study at doctoral level.
Course highlights
The course provides students with a mastery of the fundamental principles and recent advances in electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management
Industry-experienced tutors that are hands-on and supportive — all our teaching staff are involved in research and many are pioneers in their own field
Opportunity to undertake an independent research project under the guidance and supervision of an academic
Learn about the fundamental mechanisms underpinning the major pathological processes
Opportunity to develop your skills in state-of-the-art laboratories, including a clinical skills laboratory, all fitted out with professional standard equipment
Work-based experience can contribute towards the award
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
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Modules
Advanced Signal Processing (15 credits) - Compulsory
Biomedical Ethics and Law (15 credits) - Compulsory
Experimental Design and Statistics (15 credits) - Compulsory
Leadership and Management (15 credits) - Compulsory
Research Project (60 credits) - Compulsory
Cardiac Rhythm Management (15 credits) - Compulsory
Clinical Electrophysiology (15 credits) - Compulsory
Clinical Practice (30 credits) - Optional
Advanced Clinical Skills (30 credits) - Optional
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in a range of roles including specialised cardiac physiologist, healthcare practitioners, or within other healthcare professional services in the NHS or aboard. If you are currently working in the field of cardiac rhythm management and electrophysiology, you will be well placed to advance your career.
You might also wish to explore your options in a research or academic career, or even complete further study at doctoral level.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
