The application deadline for internal/current KCL students is 26th Jan 2025 ("please follow link to Keats page in the entry requirements tab for further information").
The application deadline for students external to KCL is 29th June 2025
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.
“ 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. ”
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.
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.
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