Graduate Diploma Cardiac Physiology

At the University of Wolverhampton, you will be supported throughout your journey to becoming a Healthcare Science Practitioner. This career-focused course combines academic learning with real-world NHS workplace experience, helping you develop the specialist skills, clinical confidence and professional knowledge needed for a successful career in Cardiac Physiology.

You will learn in a supportive environment with access to experienced academic staff, dedicated module leaders and a personal tutor who will support your academic and professional development throughout the course. Course materials, lecture recordings and assessment support are available through our virtual learning environment, Canvas, allowing you to access learning resources whenever you need them.

As a Wolverhampton student, you will also benefit from extensive University support services, including 24/7 online library assistance, academic skills workshops, wellbeing support and tailored guidance for disabled students. Your workplace training will be supported by experienced NHS supervisors and quality-assured clinical placements to help you gain valuable hands-on experience in real healthcare settings.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop a detailed understanding of Healthcare Science and specialist areas of Cardiac Physiology
• Apply scientific knowledge, clinical techniques and analytical skills within professional healthcare settings
• Critically evaluate clinical information, research and evidence to support decision-making and patient care
• Communicate complex information effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Demonstrate problem-solving, clinical reasoning and reflective practice skills within Cardiac Physiology
• Plan, manage and take responsibility for your own professional development and lifelong learning
• Apply the professional behaviours, initiative and decision-making skills required for a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner
• Build the practical competencies and transferable skills needed to progress within the healthcare science profession

On successful completion of this Graduate Diploma, you will demonstrate current knowledge and practical understanding of contemporary Healthcare Science, informed by the latest research, emerging clinical technologies, and developing professional practice. The curriculum undergoes regular review to maintain alignment with clinical expectations and best practice, with teaching delivered by practising clinicians and active researchers who connect real-world developments to your learning.

You will grow into a knowledgeable and digitally capable practitioner, building confidence with diagnostic equipment, laboratory techniques, and the digital tools central to healthcare science. Structured learning activities will develop your professional skills, encompassing teamwork, reflective practice, communication, and familiarity with the standards that govern healthcare environments.

The programme nurtures your growth as an evidence-informed practitioner with a global outlook, fostering critical thinking around health equity, international health challenges, and the delivery of evidence-based care across varied contexts.

Collaborative learning is woven throughout the programme, with opportunities to study alongside students from other health disciplines and to engage with a broad range of academic and clinical viewpoints. On graduation, you will possess the adaptability, self-assurance, and dedication to continuous professional development required to keep pace with advances in healthcare science and make a meaningful contribution to your field.

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

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^# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Applicants will need an Honours degree in a related subject (normally 2:2 or above).

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C+ or Key Skills Level 2 Communication or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number will be required.   No other equivalences are accepted.

Applicants are required to hold a post in an appropriate NHS department to complete the clinical components of the course requirements and to be supported by a work-based supervisor to undertake the diploma who is appointed by their employer..

Self-funding:

If you intend to self fund, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Please note that this course does not attract the NHS Learning Support Fund

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