* Deposits
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Your Qualification |
Entry to Standard Degree Programmes (Some courses have higher English language requirements so please check on application) |
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Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam (WEPE) |
6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component |
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Presessional English Award from the University of Wolverhampton |
If you have not obtained the correct IELTS / WEPE score for your degree course, you may wish to take a Pre-sessional English language course first. The pre-sessional course will help you to improve and develop your English language and academic skills and will prepare you for your degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton |
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Trinity College London ISE 11 |
B2 pass |
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Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
Level B2 and 165 overall with no less than 162 in any subskill |
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Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) |
Pass |
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Cambridge. ESOL Skills for Life Level 2 |
Pass in all three modes |
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City & Guilds International ESOL (IESOL) Diploma (9992) |
Level 1 (B2) |
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Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
54 with no less than 51 in all skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language) TOEFL |
79 overall with no less than 19 in all four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
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European Baccalaureate With Language 1 or Language 2 |
L60% overall 60% in English (Language 1) 70% in English (Language 2) |
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Anglia Certificate of English as a Foreign Language ( Proficiency level) (acCEPT) |
Pass Speaking must be included W1A Academic writing (Writing Section A pre-April 2015) must be included
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Anglia Certificate of English as a Foreign Language (Advanced Level) |
Pass (12.5) in all skills Speaking must be included. Please contact us for advice if speaking is not included |
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IGCSE English as a First Language (Cambridge) |
Grade C with minimum B2 in all components Supplementary Certifying Statement showing CEFR breakdown must be provided by candidates |
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Edexcel IGCSE |
Grade B with spoken English B |
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IGCSE English as a Second Language (Cambridge) |
Grade C |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (post 2011) (Standard level) |
Pass, grade 5 for English at Standard Level in Language B (English) and Language A (Literature) |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (post 2011) (Higher Level) |
Pass, grade 4 for English at Higher Level In Language B (English) |
Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience.
This course combines and integrates both academic and work-based training in order to provide participants with the practical skills and underpinning knowledge to fulfil the role as a Healthcare Science Practitioner in Cardiac Physiology. Knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body will be developed so that the student can appreciate the clinical abnormalities that occur as a result of disease. Students will consider the diagnostic tests used within the profession and be able to understand how test results are used to plan subsequent treatment. The course will provide the student with a wider appreciation of a number of specialisms in physiological sciences through broad experiential components in cardiovascular science in order to develop a more holistic view of the areas contributing to high-quality care. Students will develop competency in a range of techniques outlined in the Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Manual for Cardiac Physiology through integrated work-based placements in local hospitals. The encouragement of good professional practice will be paramount at all stages of work-based training and students will be encouraged to develop research skills which can be used to improve practice in their chosen specialism. The programme aims to include patient participation in its design, delivery and assessment of students in order to produce a Healthcare Science Practitioner that is focused on patient-centred care. Successful completion of the course will enable graduates to gain employment within a hospital to undertake physiological measurements in cardiac physiology physiology with patients as part of their patient care pathway.
Students do not start directly onto this course. They join BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) and transfer onto this route for Year 2.
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Year One - The programme of study includes an introduction to the scientific basis of healthcare science including subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and microbiology. You will then build upon this foundation to focus initially on the theoretical aspects of both cardiac physiology and respiratory and sleep science.
All students are required to have an appreciation of good professional practice in the workplace so classes are held to facilitate this focusing on health and safety, patient communication and welfare, clinical governance and ethical practice. Professional practice and patient-centred care are themes that run throughout the three years of the course.
During your first year you will undertake clinical placements in both cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology departments. Each of these placements will be approximately five weeks long, this will enable you to experience the dynamics of each discipline so that you can make an informed choice regarding your specialist area.
At the end of your first year you will specialise in either cardiovascular physiology or respiratory and sleep science so that over the final two years of the course you develop a sound theoretical understanding of the knowledge that is required to support your practice within that discipline.
Year Two - You will learn about the various diseases which affect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, consider the tests which are available to confirm their diagnosis, and develop an understanding of the treatments available to help such conditions.
Your studies in diagnostics will be supported with the inclusion of physics classes so that you develop an understanding of the physical processes which underpin both clinical investigations and diagnosis of disease.
This year you will spend 15 weeks in a clinical placement within a local hospital trust in your chosen specialist area. During your placement you will begin to develop the skills needed to become a competent healthcare science practitioner and you will have an opportunity to put the academic theory that you have covered into practice.
Year Three - During your final year you will consolidate your knowledge in your chosen discipline with the introduction of the theory required for more advanced clinical procedures. You will focus on recent developments within your specialist area and this will be complemented by your honours project as you undertake your own research.
This year your time in placement is extended and you will spend 25 weeks within your chosen discipline area within a hospital setting.
General Considerations - As this is a professionally accredited award the programme has some exemptions from the universities usual academic regulations. In order to progress to year 2 of the award you must successfully pass all year 1 modules in one academic year (you will be allowed three attempts at each assessment during this period). Students who are not successful will be able to transfer to the related BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology and Diagnostics route. In addition throughout your study you must pass all of the modules associated with the award as compensation for marginal failures is not permitted on this route.
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Your IELTS level* |
Your required IELTS level |
Start date |
Finish date |
Name of course |
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5.0 |
6.0 |
22 June 2020 |
11 September 2020 |
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills : 11 weeks |
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5.5 |
6.0 |
03 August 2020 |
11 September 2020 |
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills : 6 weeks |
Graduates will be fully prepared and eligible to enter a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner in cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep science in a variety of healthcare settings including working in a hospital or in the community. Graduates from the course will also be eligible to apply for entry onto the Scientific Training Programme (STP) where they will be able to continue their training at masters level. As technologies are becoming more specialised and new techniques are continually evolving healthcare science provides challenging and rewarding career options.
Opportunities exist as your career develops to progress to higher levels within the Healthcare Science career framework this will involve taking responsibility for higher level diagnostic investigations, training, and management roles.
Graduates may also seek employment working in industries associated with cardiac physiology and respiratory and sleep science.
As healthcare professionals Healthcare Scientists are expected to maintain their competence and ‘fitness to practice’ throughout their working lives. As such they are actively involved in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are expected to design and implement their own learning strategies.
Health Insurance_fee:£300/year
