Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) BSc

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BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) degree • City St George's, University of London

Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate degree

2027/28 entry

Tooting campus

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Key information

Discover the rewarding career of a clinical physiologist, where you will work with patients to improve their quality of life through diagnostic tests, innovative therapies, and specialised care.

Start date

September 2027

UCAS codes

Duration

3 years full-time

Institution

City St George's, University of London

Location

Entry requirements

A Level:

Typically BBB including Biology or Human Biology and one other science subject (General Studies, Critical Thinking or Citizenship Studies are not accepted). Resits are considered.

International Baccalaureate:

Total score of 30, including 15 points at Higher Level. See full requirements below.

DDM. See full requirements below.

A minimum of five passes grade 4 (C) or above. We accept resits of GCSEs. We do not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy or Functional Skills instead of GCSEs.

With the exception of GCSEs, all qualifications must have been completed within the previous five years, including the year of application.

A levels

If you are applying on the basis of A Level, you must meet both the A level and GCSE requirements below.

Grades required: BBB

Subject required: Biology or Human Biology and one other Science

GCSE: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above. Subjects must include English Language, Maths and Science (Double or Triple Award).

International Baccalaureate

If you are applying on the basis of International Baccalaureate (IB), you must meet both the IB and GCSE requirements below.

Grades required: Full Award Diploma with an overall score of 30, including 15 points at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology. If at least a 4 (C) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English, you will need the following:

Maths Standard Level minimum grade 4. For Maths, we accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations.

English Standard Level: English Language A SL (English Language & Literature; or English Literature), minimum grade 4. English Language B SL, minimum grade 6.

Access Diploma

If you are applying on the basis of an Access Diploma, you must meet both the Access Diploma and GCSE requirements below.

Grades required: 21 credits at Distinction and 24 credits at Merit. Full award diploma - 60 credits at level 3 (45 graded and 15 ungraded)

Subject requirement: Science related credits (Applied Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics Psychology and Maths)

Additional information: Any additional level 3 credits outside of the 60 credit diploma will not be accepted. The course should be QAA recognised.

Grades: Two subjects graded 4 (C) or above

Subjects: English Language and Maths

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma

If you are applying on the basis of a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma, you must meet both the Diploma and GCSE requirements below.

Grades required: DDM

Subject requirement: Applied Science

Pearson BTEC Diploma

If you are applying on the basis of a Pearson BTEC Diploma, you must meet both the Diploma and GCSE requirements below.

Grades required: DM with an A Level Biology at grade B

Subject requirement: Science or Healthcare

Cambridge Pre-U Diploma

If you are applying on the basis of a Cambridge Pre-U Diploma, you must meet both the Diploma and GCSE requirements below.

Grades requirement: M2, M2, M2

Subject requirement: Three principal subjects, including Biology or Human Biology

Scottish Highers

If you are applying on the basis of Scottish Highers, you must meet the Highers, Advanced Highers and National 5 requirements below.

Grades required: Highers: BBB ; Advanced Highers: BB

Subject requirement: Biology or Human Biology

GCSE: English Language and Maths National 5 at grade C or higher is required.

UK Undergraduate Degree

If you are applying on the basis of a degree, you do not need to meet our GCSE or Level 3 (A Level) requirements.

Grades required: 2:2 Honours.

Subject requirement: Science subject.

We accept other qualifications on a case-by-case basis. If you are applying with qualifications not listed above, or a combination of level 3 qualifications, your application will be considered. If you would like further information, please contact us.

Contextual Admissions

At City St George’s, we want to attract students who share our mission to improve the health of society, regardless of their background. That’s why our Contextual Admissions schemes take into consideration additional information from your application, like the school you attended or the area you live in or if you have been in care, to make the admissions process fairer.

Further details on Contextual Admissions are available.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from applicants around the world. For information on the requirements for your country, please visit our entry requirements page.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

If you are applying from outside of the UK, you will need to meet the English language requirements. This is a group 1 course.

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Why choose this course?

The only London course offering training in both cardiac and respiratory/sleep physiology.

weeks of placement gaining hands-on experience in clinical physiology departments.

Graduates eligible to register with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and apply for NHS clinical physiologist roles.

Course overview

Structure

Teaching and assessment

Fees and funding

How to apply

degree Course overview

Before specialising in cardiology or respiratory/sleep physiology, you will build a strong foundation in human anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology.

We will also focus on developing your professional communication skills, as interacting with patients, carers, and staff is crucial in a clinical environment. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on how you communicate and act before starting your placements.

Expanding your expertise

As you gain experience on placements, your knowledge will continue to grow, enhancing your cardiology or respiratory/sleep expertise. In your final year, you will learn about advanced clinical procedures and their practical applications.

Alongside your placements, you'll complete a research project to address real healthcare challenges. Recent projects have explored topics like treatment outcomes for atrial fibrillation, comparing tilt testing with carotid sinus massage for unexplained dizziness, and the impact of electronic nicotine delivery systems (VAPS) on respiratory disease.

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Course content

Over the course of the programme, you will undertake 50 weeks of clinical placement. You will need to be prepared to travel across Greater London and surrounding areas for placements.

In Year 1, you will gain a foundational understanding of physiological sciences, with a focus on clinically relevant information.

The programme is designed to prepare you for clinical practice, undertaking clinical training at various sites, including cardiology and respiratory/sleep departments. By the end of the year, you will select your specialty.

During placements, you will perform routine cardiac and respiratory procedures like ECGs, blood pressure measurement, spirometry, and pulse oximetry under supervision.

You will also develop essential patient care skills, such as maintaining dignity, communication, and health and safety procedures like infection control.

The programme includes collaborative learning with students from other allied health courses, helping you understand multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Year 2 focuses on your chosen specialism, where you will deepen your knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, heart attacks, heart failure, and sleep apnoea.

During your Year 2 placement weeks, you will gain more specialised experience and practice more advanced procedures, such as measuring gas exchange, lung volume, and sleep studies (respiratory/sleep), or ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring, and assisting with cardiac exercise tests (cardiology).

Interactive sessions will teach you diagnostic techniques and methodologies, such as equipment calibration to ensure accurate test results and appropriate patient care.

In Year 3, you will focus on applying your skills and preparing for professional practice. During your Year 3 placement weeks, you will perform more advanced procedures like cardiac catheterisation, device implants, and CPAP therapy for sleep apnoea.

You will also undertake more complex tasks, such as interpreting sleep studies and optimising cardiac devices.

Your Dissertation will involve clinical audit or research, with opportunities for data collection and analysis.

Previous projects have explored topics like BMI's impact on lung function, sleep apnoea diagnosis methods, and exercise testing for congenital heart disease.

Science of Healthcare

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sleep Science

Professional Practice 1

Clinical Training/Placements

Pathophysiology

Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging

Cardiology Specialism or Respiratory/Sleep Specialism

Research Methods

Professional Practice 2

Research Project

Professional Practice 3

Download programme specification:

Healthcare Science BSc [PDF]

We share our site with one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals, giving you the opportunity to learn in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Studying at our Tooting site, we’ll get to know you and help you reach your potential. You’ll be part of interactive group sessions, and our academics are always on hand if you need extra support.

Our teaching staff includes experienced clinicians who have worked in healthcare, allowing you to learn from professionals with real-world expertise.

Teaching approach

We understand that everyone learns differently. On this course, you will experience a variety of teaching methods, including:

Clinical placements

Clinical skills sessions

Computer-based learning

Guest lectures

Group work

Lab-based sessions

Lectures and online learning

Patient interaction

Practical workshops

Seminars

Simulations and tutorials

Assessment methods

We use a mix of assessment methods to ensure every student can showcase their strengths, including:

Clinical portfolio

Case reviews

Clinical practice assessments

Oral and poster presentations

Research projects

Assessments will reflect real-world challenges, helping you apply what you’ve learned. Both formative and summative assessments are used, so you will receive feedback and opportunities for improvement.

Expert teaching

You will be taught by staff with expertise in specialist cardiac, respiratory, and sleep services. Guest lectures from clinical physiology practitioners will further enrich your learning. Previous topics have included:

Sleep study interpretation

Paediatric lung function

Hypoxic challenge testing

Tilt testing for heart conditions

Introduction to echocardiography

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators

Masterclasses and workshops from our collaborators and alumni, such as those from the Royal National Institute of Blind People, provide additional insights and best practices.

Over the course of the programme, you will complete 50 weeks of clinical placement. Year 1 will involve placements across hospitals specialising in cardiac and respiratory/sleep physiology.

After selecting your specialty, you will stay at the same site in Year 2 and 3. Throughout your placements, you will be supervised and mentored by practicing physiologists, gaining hands-on experience and confidence in evaluating patient conditions.

Fees for year 2027 / 28

International

Our undergraduate fees are set in line with the maximum permitted by the UK Government and may increase in subsequent years in line with government policy.

Funding options

LSF Travel and Accommodation Support

From the 2025–26 academic year, new and continuing students on the undergraduate Healthcare Science course will be eligible for travel and dual accommodation expenses (TDAE) through the Learning Support Fund (LSF).

The latest LSF rules for 2025–26 are now available and take effect from September 2025. Check your eligibility here.

Other resources

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

There are no fee waivers available for this course

Means tested support is available for 2026/27 entry.

Additional expenses

Some of our degrees may involve additional expenses which are not covered by your tuition fees. Find out more about additional expenses.

Clothing

Students will need to purchase black trousers and shoes for placements. The University will provide scrub tops.

Travel to placements

We operate a travel bursary scheme which covers travel from students’ term time address to their placement site. This is calculated based on the best value journey using public transport. If you choose to travel via a different means, then these costs would not be reimbursed.

Bursaries will cover travel costs within London Zones 1 to 6 only, with the exception of when students have been placed outside of these zones, for example East Surrey Hospital in which case payments will cover full travel costs.

To qualify for bursary payments, you will need to be up to date with tuition fee payments and have satisfactory attendance.

No additional assistance will be provided for resit placements, additional placement weeks required to make up time missed or to complete outstanding clinical work.

Should you choose to travel by car, no additional travel or parking costs will be considered.

When you graduate, you will be eligible for professional registration with the AHCS and ready to apply for NHS positions. Students of the course may also be able to apply for the Scientist Training Programme (STP) after graduation. Please note that the programme is competitive entry and places are not guaranteed.

Your role will vary depending on your chosen specialism:

Cardiac Physiology: You will perform diagnostic tests like ECGs, cardio-pulmonary exercise tests, and electrophysiology. You will assist with urgent and elective coronary interventions, monitor heart rhythm devices, and independently run clinics.

Respiratory and Sleep Physiology: You will conduct diagnostic procedures such as spirometry, allergy testing, and sleep studies. You will work with patients referred for abnormal chest X-rays or suspected sleep disorders and may set up devices for sleep apnea or monitor home oxygen therapy.

As a healthcare scientist, you can advance to roles like advanced practitioner or consultant physiologist. Your training will allow you to support patients of all ages, including those with impairments or communication challenges.

You will be able to apply through your school or college using the Apply system, which enables you to submit your application directly to the UCAS website.

You can apply to up to five universities or institutions on the UCAS form. For this course, the UCAS course code is B120, and the institution code for City St George’s, University of London is C60.

Applications for entry in September 2027 should have arrived at UCAS by 13 January 2027. Applications that arrive after the UCAS deadline will be considered only at City St George’s discretion.

Please take care to enter the correct course code when applying, particularly for subjects with a Foundation year or with BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) and MSci (Hons) options.

UCAS has implemented an ‘invisibility of choices’ policy so that, on the initial application and while you are receiving decisions, each institution can see only their entry and not those of other institutions you have chosen. This ensures that your application for a course at City St George’s is considered solely on your academic and personal qualities.

There is an application fee for some students when submitting their application form. Please see the UCAS website for more details.

Recent Engagement in Education

Due to the demanding nature of the programme, it is important that applicants can demonstrate recent engagement in education.

If the qualifications that you are applying on the basis of (e.g. Level 3 or degree-level qualifications) were awarded more than five years ago (e.g. before summer 2022), it may still be possible for us to consider your application.

In this case, we would look at supplementary Level 3 qualifications, or relevant work experience, that you have undertaken within the last five years.

These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis following submission of a UCAS application.

Application Checklist

You must provide:

full details of your Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications with grades

full details of your Level 3 (A Level or equivalent) qualifications with achieved/predicted grades

a personal statement (more information about this document is available on the UCAS website)

an academic reference from your current or most recent institution with predicted grades

When to apply

Your application for entry in September 2026 should arrive at UCAS between September 2025 and 31 January 2026. Applications that arrive after the UCAS deadline in January will be considered only at City St George's discretion.

Deferred Entry

We will consider applications from applicants who wish to defer entry by a year, provided you plan to use the time constructively. If you are offered a place on the course and subsequently decide to defer, you must inform us by 1 June of the year of application.

Contacting UCAS

Website: www.ucas.com

Address: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ

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from inside the UK 0871 468 0468

from outside the UK +44 (0)871 468 0468

For callers with hearing difficulties:

from inside the UK use the Text Relay service on 18001 0871 468 0468

from outside the UK dial +44 151 494 1260 (text phone) and then ask the operator to dial 0871 468 0468.

For enquiries about the admissions process and entry requirements at City St George's, please contact our Course Enquiries Team.

Complete the Admissions enquiry form.

Call: +44 (0) 20 3897 2032

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