BSc Healthcare Science

Healthcare Scientists play a vital role in the prevention, diagnosis, therapy, monitoring and rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of medical conditions. This programme is accredited by the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). It is unique in allowing you to experience the different specialisms before choosing your route in cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep physiology. You will spend 50 weeks on placement.St George's is the only UK university based on a hospital site, which specialises in medical and health sciences education, training and research. You will study in a clinical setting, adopting a patient-centred approach from the outset and mixing with the many different healthcare students and professionals you will go on to work with. On graduation, you will be eligible to register with the RCCP and apply to join the AHCS to work as a healthcare scientist. Previous graduates have also undertaken further work-based learning, including the NHS funded Scientist Training Programme, accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS).