Course description
Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation
The course was established in 2004 and is designed to meet the need for a postgraduate qualification in cardiovascular health and rehabilitation. It is characterised by its multidisciplinary approach, stressing the importance of evidence-based practice in ensuring high standards of cardiovascular rehabilitation and prevention.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Our course is aimed at health professionals and graduates or to help facilitate a career switch for others looking to work in this rewarding and high-profile area.
Training Course Content
Our course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of cardiovascular health and the process of rehabilitation. Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology is covered in detail, with application to exercise and the practicalities of working with a patient with CVD.
You will also learn about the complexities of exercise prescription, the role of nutrition in CVD and the psychological influences that can drive behaviour change. There is also specialist input from the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Compulsory Modules:
- CV Diseases, Risk Factors, Investigations and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Anatomy & Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Exercise Testing & Prescription
- Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Research Project
Optional Modules:
- Independent Study (Cardiovascular Rehabilitation)
- Physical Activity & Exercise Programming in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
The modules given above are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to change from time to time for reasons which include curriculum enhancement, staff changes, student numbers, improvements in technology, changes to placements or regulatory or external body requirements, where relevant.
Course delivery details
The MSc is delivered by a team of leading-edge academics and national/international leaders in cardiovascular health, including: cardiologists, nurses, physiotherapists, exercise scientists, dietitians, nutritionists, surgeons and public health specialists. This enables graduates to leave with the most up-to-date level of knowledge. The key features of our course are:
- The course is aligned with the BACPR standards and core components.
- Opportunity for a placement in a cardiac rehabilitation unit at a local hospital.
- Choice of research project – individually led, work related, or as part of a current University research course.
The course is highly flexible, allowing you to study full time or part time to suit your personal and work commitments. Flexibility is achieved through the delivery of modules over three-day blocks followed by eight weeks of campus- or home-based learning. This allows students nationally and internationally to attend the course.