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Money MattersFrom undergraduate to qualified professional in just three years, take the direct route to a rewarding career in clinical physiology.
Watch our video of Dr Liam Bagley, where he talks about the cutting-edge equipment in our high-spec laboratories, that you'll be trained to use from the beginning of your life sciences degree.
Accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science, this healthcare science degree will give you everything you need to be a professiona...
This degree is not available to overseas applicants.
3 years full-time with clinical placements
4-6 years part-time for those in appropriate employment
Karen Hold“Our students undertake a mix of academic and hands on learning from academic staff and highly skilled NHS clinical specialists. The close collaboration between the University and the NHS means that the students understand exactly the role of a clinical physiologist and are prepared for their future careers. The placement means that the academic year is extended adding value to the programme that cannot be replicated elsewhere and brings the academic studies to life.”
Programme Leader BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)
Our healthcare science degree will help you to build on your knowledge of biology to make a positive impact on health and wellbeing. With us, you could be investigating sleep cycles to treat disorders or conducting critical diagnostic procedures for cardiac or respiratory and sleep patients.
The Department of Life Sciences has strong links to the NHS, hospitals and clinicians, which not only shape our curriculum but also ensure the skills you’re learning are fully relevant to the workplace.
In Year 1, you will develop core scientific knowledge. In Year 2, your clinical training is specialised in your chosen discipline and in your final year, you will cover the remaining specialist material for your discipline – cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep physiology.
National School of Healthcare Science
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
In Year 1, you will develop core scientific knowledge relevant to healthcare science. You will also begin to gain specialist knowledge of your chosen discipline and start to develop the appropriate professional skills. Clinical placements will introduce you to the workplace and begin your clinical skills training. In the first year, this takes the form of observational work experience.
Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
The application of science across the cardiac, vascular, respiratory and sleep science and safe working within the clinical healthcare setting.
The unit provides a knowledge and understanding of biochemistry including basic organic chemistry. Biological molecules and their importance in cell structure and function are also studied. You will be introduced to microorganisms, with focus on the importance of identification and classification of microbes, and the techniques and skills required for their isolation, enumeration and microscopic examination.
The Physiological Systems unit introduces you to principles of human physiology at the organ system level with appropriate links to anatomy, cell biology, biochemistry and metabolism, disease pathology, pharmacology and therapeutics.
This unit covers the generic skills essential for healthcare science students, particularly in relation to the capture, analysis and interpretation of biological information, principles of physics and professional practice for healthcare science.
The programme has been developed according to the latest guidance from the Department of Health and all routes are accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science, with eligibility to register with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be professionally qualified to register as a clinical physiologist working in the NHS or private sector.
Work-based learning
Your study includes work-based learning in your chosen specialist area: Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology.
Year 1 – 10 weeks
Year 2 – 18 weeks
Year 3 – 22 weeks
You’ll complete a total of 50 weeks on assessed, work-based clinical or laboratory placements during your degree. Through doing these you’ll develop the knowledge, clinical training and laboratory skills required for professional practice.
In Year 2, your clinical training is specialised in your chosen discipline. You will extend your scientific knowledge base to include the processes of disease and some applications of physics and instrumentation used in healthcare science techniques. All students will also continue to develop their professional skills, as well as focusing on the research skills necessary for your final year project.
Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
The aim of this module is to ensure you understand the further aspects of the science within Cardiac, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences, and its application. You will be expected to further build your professional practice and operate safely in the workplace, using critical reflection to review and improve your performance.
The overall aim of this module is to ensure you have the knowledge and understanding of the breadth of the application of science within Cardiac, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences. You will be expected to develop your skills with respect to patient-centred care, ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions and build your professional practice and operate safely in the workplace.
This unit concerns the concepts of health and disease and looks at various causes and mechanisms of a range of disease processes in humans. The unit allows you to understand a range of statistical methods applying them to real world situations.
This unit is designed to help you continue to develop as safe, competent practitioners by introducing the themes of quality, leadership and safety. The physics element provides the knowledge to understand basic instrumentation and its use.
The programme has been developed according to the latest guidance from the Department of Health and all routes are accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science, with eligibility to register with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be professionally qualified to register as a clinical physiologist working in the NHS or private sector.
Work-based learning
Your study includes work-based learning in your chosen specialist area: Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology.
Year 1 – 10 weeks
Year 2 – 18 weeks
Year 3 – 22 weeks
You’ll complete a total of 50 weeks on assessed, work-based clinical or laboratory placements during your degree. Through doing these you’ll develop the knowledge, clinical training and laboratory skills required for professional practice.
Year 3 covers the remaining specialist material for your chosen discipline and continues your clinical training in that specialism. In addition, you will complete your project. Your study includes work-based learning (22 weeks) in your chosen specialist area: Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology.
Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.
You will gain further and in-depth knowledge of the range of physiological investigations in their chosen subject discipline and learn to apply this knowledge to enhance and develop their clinical skills with respect to patient centred care.
This unit allows all final year students to plan and undertake either a laboratory based research project or a library based dissertation in an area of their own interest. You will have the opportunity to develop a research question, plan an appropriate investigation and undertake that investigation under the guidance of an allocated supervisor.
The unit further extends the learning in Applying Specialist Studies to Practice in the student's chosen subject discipline.
This unit will give students the knowledge required to progress in their professional development, understand the role of key bodies and policy, evaluate research and practice in a safe, patient focused way.
The programme has been developed according to the latest guidance from the Department of Health and all routes are accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science, with eligibility to register with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be professionally qualified to register as a clinical physiologist working in the NHS or private sector.
Work-based learning
Your study includes work-based learning in your chosen specialist area: Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology.
Year 1 – 10 weeks
Year 2 – 18 weeks
Year 3 – 22 weeks
You’ll complete a total of 50 weeks on assessed, work-based clinical or laboratory placements during your degree. Through doing these you’ll develop the knowledge, clinical training and laboratory skills required for professional practice.
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year. Please check back for further details.
A levels – BBB, to include grade C in Biology or Human Biology (including a Pass in A level Biology Practical).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) – DDM in Applied Science.
Access to HE Diploma - Minimum score of 122 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject.
Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project (EPQ) at grade C or above. Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
We will interview you as part of your application.
GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English
and
GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics
The Level 2 requirements may also be met through the Level 3 course requirements for the course; please contact the University directly if you require further information.
Shortlisted candidates must attend an interview as part of the selection process.
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.
Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Pending Government consultation, it is not currently clear if this will include a requirement for students deployed on placement in CQC regulated activities in England to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our placement providers and future employers may require this so, if you are considering this course, we would strongly advise you to take your covid-19 vaccines when due.
Shortlisting of eligible applicants and interviews for 2022 entry will take place after the 26 January UCAS application deadline.
This degree programme is not available to overseas applicants who require a visa to study in the UK.
A levels – BBB, to include grade C in Biology or Human Biology (including a Pass in A level Biology Practical).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) – DDM in Applied Science.
Access to HE Diploma - Minimum score of 122 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject.
Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project (EPQ) at grade C or above. Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
We will interview you as part of your application.
There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
Shortlisted candidates must attend an interview as part of the selection process.
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.
Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Pending Government consultation, it is not currently clear if this will include a requirement for students deployed on placement in CQC regulated activities in England to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our placement providers and future employers may require this so, if you are considering this course, we would strongly advise you to take your covid-19 vaccines when due.
Shortlisting of eligible applicants and interviews for 2022 entry will take place after the 26 January UCAS application deadline.
This degree programme is not available to overseas applicants who require a visa to study in the UK.
Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are still being finalised for all courses. You can find information on 2024/25 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students. All fees stated may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year.
Students often choose to buy a laptop in their first year, however, there are PCs on campus. Printing of coursework can be required each year, including the dissertation in the final year. You will be provided with a laboratory coat and safety glasses on commencement of your programme and uniforms for when on placement in a clinical setting. If you lose or damage these, replacement is your responsibility.
Compulsory estimate: £2,500
You will go on placement during each year of the programme. The placement could be anywhere in the North West (occasionally Yorkshire) and will be sourced by the University. You will need to budget for travel costs to placement (an estimated cost is £200 to £500 in the first year, then £500 to £1,000 in the second and third years) but these and other reasonable expenses (as defined by the NHS) are currently reimbursed.
A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service certificate is required for all students, completed through the University early in the course.
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersMany of our graduates work in the NHS as healthcare scientists in cardiology or respiratory and sleep physiology, according to their specialist area. For those who wish to continue their studies, we offer a range of postgraduate programmes across the breadth of healthcare sciences.
You can apply for this course for 2025/26 entry once UCAS applications open in autumn.
Visit UCAS for further details, including deadlines.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
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may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our
terms and conditions.
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