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Cardiology and Stroke at University of Hertfordshire - UCAS

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Course summary

Why MSc Cardiology and Stroke at the University of Hertfordshire?

  • Employment prospects: Graduates have secured promotions from junior doctor and nursing roles to working in senior posts across Cardiology and Stroke departments. A&E doctors have for example progressed into the specialist area of cardiology or stroke units working within the NHS.
  • Industry-focused content: This course has been written in response to national initiatives and trends, for example, specialist Stroke and Heart Attack centres are opening nationally.
  • Industry connections: Benefit from our strong relationships with Imperial College, West Herts Hospital, QE2, and local NHS Trusts who have experts lecture on this programme.
The MSc Cardiology and Stroke programme is lead by a medical lead for cardiology and stroke medicine who are both senior doctors and offers the opportunity to study all aspects of clinical cardiology including expert assessment and management of a range of cardiac conditions, cardiac interventions, interpretation and practical skills. Stroke content includes hyperacute stroke, thrombolysis, interpretation of CT and MRI, TIA management, maximising stroke care, rehabilitation and long term The programme can be regarded as vital training for the early stages of cardiology or stroke specialist training with clear learning objectives.

Modules

Optional modules: Applied clinical assessment and investigation in cardiology and stroke; decision making and management in cardiology and stroke; specialist masterclasses in cardiology; specialist masterclasses in stroke; work based study: professional issues related to healthcare practice; expert witness; work based learning in health and medical practice; evidence based practice - distance learning; leadership in practice; health and medical education in the workplace; service improvement project; healthcare disciplines project; medical emergencies and human error- managing risk, improving services; health and medical simulation - design and delivery; clinical practice in action.

Entry requirements

A first degree in a healthcare discipline at 2.2 or above Normally two years experience in a cardiology or stroke related field of practice. Overseas students will need to satisfy the University’s English Language requirement of IELT 6.5 or above (or equivalent), with a minimum of 6.0 in each band. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees for Postgraduate Study 2025/26 https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/how-much-are-my-fees
Cardiology and Stroke at University of Hertfordshire - UCAS