Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are the leading causes of premature death worldwide. This course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disease and equips you with practical skills to carry out cardiovascular and respiratory investigations commonly used in clinical settings. In year 2 you can choose to remain on the Health Physiology pathway or apply to transfer to a Healthcare Science pathway.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 96
or
UCAS Grades:
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
Maths, English and two H3s from Physics, Chemistry or Biology.<br />
<h4>QQI Level 5 entry requirements:</h4>
<p>8 Merits</p>
<p>Refer to course page for required subjects to be taken at unit level.</p>
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
If you believe the data above to be incorrect, please let us know at [email protected] - thank you.
QQI / FET Links
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
This degree course is designed especially to prepare graduates for the myriad of career opportunities which include education, health promotion, pharmaceutical, medical device sales/marketing. You may also elect to undertake further study for a PhD and opportunities exist for post graduate research studies at Ulster and elsewhere.
