Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc at University of Leeds

Cardiac physiologists work in a challenging and stimulating environment. They combine caring and analytical problem solving in order to provide excellent patient care and support.

Our accreddited course focuses primarily on diagnosis and assessment of heart disease. The course integrates both academic and workplace learning.

Career opportunities

Cardiac disease is a major problem of the Western world. In the UK the demand for cardiac physiologists is greater than the number practising, ensuring a continued future for registered cardiac physiologist professionals.

The NHS employs the majority of cardiac physiologists. Some cardiac physiologists work in the private sector and in GP surgeries. Opportunities arise for cardiac physiologists to work in the industry as application specialists, supporting clients in using and troubleshooting equipment.

Cardiac physiologists work largely autonomously, making clinical decisions and providing clinical reports. As well as conducting diagnostic assessments and providing treatment, cardiac physiologist roles can also include consultant, counsellor, advisor, educator, facilitator, researcher and therapist.