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Cardiovascular Medicine iBSc

UCAS code: Not applicable. Apply direct to King's.

Please note applications for September 2025 entry will open in November 2024. Application deadlines will be confirmed in November 2024.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
28 January 2024

Cardiovascular disease is the single biggest condition where lives can be saved by the NHS over the next 10 years. Our intercalated Cardiovascular Medicine BSc offers the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular medicine and research in a British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence. Our multidisciplinary course covers emerging and existing topics in underlying physiology, translational research diagnostics and therapeutic intervention relevant to a patient with cardiovascular disease.

Key benefits

  • One-year programme leading to an intercalated BSc.
  • We have a global reputation for cardiovascular medicine and research.
  • Taught by one of only nine British Heart Foundation Centres of Excellence in the UK, providing students with access to leading cardiovascular clinicians from leading teaching hospitals.
  • King’s is one of the largest-funded centre of excellence for cardiovascular research in the UK.
  • We offer clinically informed teaching taught by practicing clinicians from UK's leading teaching hospitals
Salome - Cardiovascular Medicine iBSc testimonial

I have loved studying cardiovascular medicine in more depth in this clinical-orientated iBSc! Highlights include studying in a small supportive cohort, getting hands on experience in ECG and Echocardiography workshops and meeting inspiring clinicians across the various cardiology sub-specialties.

Salome, Cardiovascular Medicine iBSc

Employability

Cardiology is the largest medical specialty in the UK and offers many different career opportunities and interactions with a wide multidisciplinary team and other specialties. 

Pursuing an intercalated BSc in Cardiovascular Medicine can significantly enhance career prospects for medical students. This specialised program provides in-depth knowledge and research skills in cardiovascular science, an area of medicine that is critical due to the high prevalence and impact of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. By gaining a robust understanding of cardiovascular physiology, pathology, and advanced therapeutic techniques, students can distinguish themselves in a competitive field, making them attractive candidates for training programs and consultancies in cardiology and related specialties.

Additionally, the research experience gained during an intercalated BSc can lead to opportunities for publications and presentations at scientific conferences, further bolstering a student's academic portfolio. This program also fosters critical thinking and problem solving skills, which are essential for clinical practice and can lead to leadership roles in medical research, academia, or healthcare policy. Overall, the combination of specialised knowledge, research experience, and enhanced clinical acumen makes an intercalated BSc in Cardiovascular Medicine a valuable asset for aspiring cardiologists and healthcare professionals.

Employability

Cardiology is the largest medical specialty in the UK and offers many different career opportunities and interactions with a wide multidisciplinary team and other specialties. 

Pursuing an intercalated BSc in Cardiovascular Medicine can significantly enhance career prospects for medical students. This specialised program provides in-depth knowledge and research skills in cardiovascular science, an area of medicine that is critical due to the high prevalence and impact of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. By gaining a robust understanding of cardiovascular physiology, pathology, and advanced therapeutic techniques, students can distinguish themselves in a competitive field, making them attractive candidates for training programs and consultancies in cardiology and related specialties.

Additionally, the research experience gained during an intercalated BSc can lead to opportunities for publications and presentations at scientific conferences, further bolstering a student's academic portfolio. This program also fosters critical thinking and problem solving skills, which are essential for clinical practice and can lead to leadership roles in medical research, academia, or healthcare policy. Overall, the combination of specialised knowledge, research experience, and enhanced clinical acumen makes an intercalated BSc in Cardiovascular Medicine a valuable asset for aspiring cardiologists and healthcare professionals.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
28 January 2024

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