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Umm i wanted to but only have biology as a science. gonna ring them and see if they will accept geography. I'm applying to leeds need ABB .. wanna go into cardiac physiology so need to specialise in cardiology and i thing only southampton (AAB) Leeds (ABB) st george and Manchester met (BCC) specialise in cardiology.
well i know anglia ruskin and de montford do cardiology, respi, and sleep but they are really low on league tables so dont know if i should apply to them! :/ fml!
well i know anglia ruskin and de montford do cardiology, respi, and sleep but they are really low on league tables so dont know if i should apply to them! :/ fml!
Original post by Keiran:.
Umm i wanted to but only have biology as a science. gonna ring them and see if they will accept geography. I'm applying to leeds need ABB .. wanna go into cardiac physiology so need to specialise in cardiology and i thing only southampton (AAB) Leeds (ABB) st george and Manchester met (BCC) specialise in cardiology.
well i know anglia ruskin and de montford do cardiology, respi, and sleep but they are really low on league tables so dont know if i should apply to them! :/ fml!
well i know anglia ruskin and de montford do cardiology, respi, and sleep but they are really low on league tables so dont know if i should apply to them! :/ fml!
Im not really sure what subjects they want us toi have at a-level. Science subjects would obviously be recommended, but i would be surprised if they dont take a look at other subjects as well, such as geography. The tariff points needed are around 360 i think.
Im also hoping to get into cardiac physiology. St. Georges is my first, and only, choice so far. I need more choices!!!
Im not going to include anglia ruskin or de montfort. Not being disrespectful or anything, but there not the greatest universities, from what ive heard and have seen from many league tables lol
what AS/A-levels will you have by the end of the year?
non taken aha .. i agree with you 100% but there are only so many uni's that specialise in cardiology. and if you want to get into cardiac physiology you have to go to those unfortunatly. im in A2 right now did got B's at AS in biology, English lan, and geography but D iun physics. Hoping to come out with AAB this year. the only uni's that specialise in cardiology are demonfot, manchester met, leeds, anglia ruskin, southampton, sunderland, st george and portsmouth .. Swansea offer it for your year not mine. So its really restricted which uni's you can go to. NHS website encourage people to go man met, anglia ruskin and demontfot but agai league tables are a huge put off. I'm gonna firm Leeds uni or Sunderland which are the best out of the 2 (league table wise) and use demonfort as inusrance.
Had placements on cardiology ward in hospitals and they say the exact same thing. not many uni's do it. the best place is leeds.
my advice Just get some work experience on the cardiology wards and prove you really want to do the degree coz now its part of the MSC (Modernising scientific careers) its gonna be REALLY popular so get a head start.
Had placements on cardiology ward in hospitals and they say the exact same thing. not many uni's do it. the best place is leeds.
my advice Just get some work experience on the cardiology wards and prove you really want to do the degree coz now its part of the MSC (Modernising scientific careers) its gonna be REALLY popular so get a head start.
Original post by Keiran:.
non taken aha .. i agree with you 100% but there are only so many uni's that specialise in cardiology. and if you want to get into cardiac physiology you have to go to those unfortunatly. im in A2 right now did got B's at AS in biology, English lan, and geography but D iun physics. Hoping to come out with AAB this year. the only uni's that specialise in cardiology are demonfot, manchester met, leeds, anglia ruskin, southampton, sunderland, st george and portsmouth .. Swansea offer it for your year not mine. So its really restricted which uni's you can go to. NHS website encourage people to go man met, anglia ruskin and demontfot but agai league tables are a huge put off. I'm gonna firm Leeds uni or Sunderland which are the best out of the 2 (league table wise) and use demonfort as inusrance.
Had placements on cardiology ward in hospitals and they say the exact same thing. not many uni's do it. the best place is leeds.
my advice Just get some work experience on the cardiology wards and prove you really want to do the degree coz now its part of the MSC (Modernising scientific careers) its gonna be REALLY popular so get a head start.
Had placements on cardiology ward in hospitals and they say the exact same thing. not many uni's do it. the best place is leeds.
my advice Just get some work experience on the cardiology wards and prove you really want to do the degree coz now its part of the MSC (Modernising scientific careers) its gonna be REALLY popular so get a head start.
What did you get to do during your work placement in the cardiology department?
Original post by --NWzD9--
What did you get to do during your work placement in the cardiology department?
I spent one day in echo and just watched the physiologists do tests on the patients and things. I then spent the next day in pacing and watched them test whether or not the pacemaker was still working by reducing the voltage etc. Then spent a further day in the Cath labs and this was by far the best experiece i had there. I watched the doctors 'unblock' the arterys on the outside of the heart using metal stents etc .. watched a procedure where they closed a hole in the heart. I couldnt go into the actual theatre section because im not yet 18 but watched it behind the glass screen. Here the cardiac physiologists were analysing the patients ECG and blood pressure etc .. Then on my last day i spent in the departement where i spent most of my time just basically having a go at reading simple ECG's .. Sinus rhythem .. Atrial Fibrulation that kind of stuff. Obviously dont know it all but just had a taster at it and they gave me some bockelts to go through basically on the heart and just recaping what i already learnt in college ... Really usefull and hope it reflects well on my UCAS really want to get into leeds and they said they love that kind of stuff. So fingers crossed
I also spoke to a lot of reps that sell the equipment and tried to speak to everyone in every departement so i can have a better idea of what i want to do when a graduate ..
Original post by James_R
Hi guys,
I just wanted to respond to your posts.
I am a student at Anglia Ruskin and have years of experience in the real world work place, already have a higher education and am extremely analytical and am only interested in working with excellence as that is what I expect from myself and thus any institution I wish to associate with.
I also take no offence to comments against Anglia Ruskin; though I naturally disagree (especially) when considering a future career as a highly skilled healthcare scientist. I would only ask you consider the following, think a little, do some research before making these judgements.
First of all the Healthcare Science (BSc) is one of only 2 current programmes in the UK running in conformance to the new Modernising Scientific Careers introduced by the Department of Health. This is replacing Clinical Physiology programmes and offers significant advantages for future career development.
I would advise when considering which course, which university etc. is best, to first think what do you want to do? It is no good excluding anything based on so called league tables. Have a think about what the league tables reflect? Do they reflect performance in the area you are specifically interested in studying? No. Do they take account of the fact some universities are more open to the community and encouraging than others? No.
You mention completing A levels now. Well the next step in your development, if you really wish to succeed in work is to be able to make your own mind up, judge for yourself, analyse and critically evaluate information to make the best decisions for you. Don’t miss out just because of what the Times may say! Are Clinical Physiologists writing the league tables? No.
Clinical Physiology, Cardiac or Respiratory, is a job involving so much more than working on wards. In fact I would estimate that is a very small percentage of the job. It enables you to work in diagnostics and specialize in exciting fields. Since you mention cardiology you may wish to consider an MSc in subjects such as ultrasound, electrophysiology, pacing, congenital heart disease…
I cannot speak for Manchester, I am sure they are good if they have also met the criteria to deliver the MSC programme, but Anglia Ruskin offers the amazing potential to gain your clinical experience at world leading hospitals such as Papworth. Just in case people are not sure, Papworth, along with the UCLH in London is probably the best cardiothoracic centre in the UK and world leading in many areas. If you decided to undertake a programme at Oxford or Cambs you still will not work with a more highly regarded institutional partner.
Also, Anglia Ruskin is friendly and the health faculty set amidst a beautiful and relaxing Cambridge countryside. The lecturers have been there, done it and very likely have a tee shirt when it comes to understanding healthcare and are a real resource and wonderful people to boot.
In conclusion, if you are still interested in ‘ratings’ etc, have a look at http://www.rae.ac.uk/Submissions/submissions.aspx?id=12&type=uoa where you will see for Healthcare based sciences, Anglia Ruskin scored as many “world leading” ratings as Kings College London.
Have no doubt – if you really want to be a clinical physiologist, cardiac or respiratory (or vascular or sleep for that matter) at this time and not likely in the future either, will you get a better start than by undertaking your initial training with Anglia Ruskin and the world class cardiac and respiratory hospitals that have decided they want to work with them.
I just wanted to respond to your posts.
I am a student at Anglia Ruskin and have years of experience in the real world work place, already have a higher education and am extremely analytical and am only interested in working with excellence as that is what I expect from myself and thus any institution I wish to associate with.
I also take no offence to comments against Anglia Ruskin; though I naturally disagree (especially) when considering a future career as a highly skilled healthcare scientist. I would only ask you consider the following, think a little, do some research before making these judgements.
First of all the Healthcare Science (BSc) is one of only 2 current programmes in the UK running in conformance to the new Modernising Scientific Careers introduced by the Department of Health. This is replacing Clinical Physiology programmes and offers significant advantages for future career development.
I would advise when considering which course, which university etc. is best, to first think what do you want to do? It is no good excluding anything based on so called league tables. Have a think about what the league tables reflect? Do they reflect performance in the area you are specifically interested in studying? No. Do they take account of the fact some universities are more open to the community and encouraging than others? No.
You mention completing A levels now. Well the next step in your development, if you really wish to succeed in work is to be able to make your own mind up, judge for yourself, analyse and critically evaluate information to make the best decisions for you. Don’t miss out just because of what the Times may say! Are Clinical Physiologists writing the league tables? No.
Clinical Physiology, Cardiac or Respiratory, is a job involving so much more than working on wards. In fact I would estimate that is a very small percentage of the job. It enables you to work in diagnostics and specialize in exciting fields. Since you mention cardiology you may wish to consider an MSc in subjects such as ultrasound, electrophysiology, pacing, congenital heart disease…
I cannot speak for Manchester, I am sure they are good if they have also met the criteria to deliver the MSC programme, but Anglia Ruskin offers the amazing potential to gain your clinical experience at world leading hospitals such as Papworth. Just in case people are not sure, Papworth, along with the UCLH in London is probably the best cardiothoracic centre in the UK and world leading in many areas. If you decided to undertake a programme at Oxford or Cambs you still will not work with a more highly regarded institutional partner.
Also, Anglia Ruskin is friendly and the health faculty set amidst a beautiful and relaxing Cambridge countryside. The lecturers have been there, done it and very likely have a tee shirt when it comes to understanding healthcare and are a real resource and wonderful people to boot.
In conclusion, if you are still interested in ‘ratings’ etc, have a look at http://www.rae.ac.uk/Submissions/submissions.aspx?id=12&type=uoa where you will see for Healthcare based sciences, Anglia Ruskin scored as many “world leading” ratings as Kings College London.
Have no doubt – if you really want to be a clinical physiologist, cardiac or respiratory (or vascular or sleep for that matter) at this time and not likely in the future either, will you get a better start than by undertaking your initial training with Anglia Ruskin and the world class cardiac and respiratory hospitals that have decided they want to work with them.
I see what you mean. I got an interview for Anglia Ruskin in december. Definatly going because i think it will be my insurance choice. Would you say that once you graduated you didnt face any sort of 'descrimination' because you went to a uni that isnt very reputable. and i say that because from my own research it only gained university status in 1992.
Asking form a student point of view what is the living costs like and night life etc. ?? and what made you WANT to go to Anglia Ruskin?
Original post by Keiran:.
I spent one day in echo and just watched the physiologists do tests on the patients and things. I then spent the next day in pacing and watched them test whether or not the pacemaker was still working by reducing the voltage etc. Then spent a further day in the Cath labs and this was by far the best experiece i had there. I watched the doctors 'unblock' the arterys on the outside of the heart using metal stents etc .. watched a procedure where they closed a hole in the heart. I couldnt go into the actual theatre section because im not yet 18 but watched it behind the glass screen. Here the cardiac physiologists were analysing the patients ECG and blood pressure etc .. Then on my last day i spent in the departement where i spent most of my time just basically having a go at reading simple ECG's .. Sinus rhythem .. Atrial Fibrulation that kind of stuff. Obviously dont know it all but just had a taster at it and they gave me some bockelts to go through basically on the heart and just recaping what i already learnt in college ... Really usefull and hope it reflects well on my UCAS really want to get into leeds and they said they love that kind of stuff. So fingers crossed
I also spoke to a lot of reps that sell the equipment and tried to speak to everyone in every department so i can have a better idea of what i want to do when a graduate ..
I also spoke to a lot of reps that sell the equipment and tried to speak to everyone in every department so i can have a better idea of what i want to do when a graduate ..
Im hoping to get some experience in the cardiology department. From what ive research about so far, i find echo and cath very interesting. But that could all change when i actually get first-hand experience.
When you went to the hospital to ask for work experience, what did you say? Just asking, because im not really sure how to ask.
--NWzD9-- .. (cant quote you for some reason)
I would defo say try having some first hand experience. I found what the doctors where doing interesting but not the cardiac physiologist were doing. Personally i found their job in the cath lab boring and not mentally stimulating. the only patient contact was putting the ECG on the patient before the procedure.. but again that was my personal experience. If your dead set on doing the healthcare science degree you will be qualified to do everything .. (echo, pacing, lab) then you can specialise hope that helps mate
I would defo say try having some first hand experience. I found what the doctors where doing interesting but not the cardiac physiologist were doing. Personally i found their job in the cath lab boring and not mentally stimulating. the only patient contact was putting the ECG on the patient before the procedure.. but again that was my personal experience. If your dead set on doing the healthcare science degree you will be qualified to do everything .. (echo, pacing, lab) then you can specialise
hope that helps mateohh yeahh and i already volunteered in the hospital and just stoped one of the doctors walking by and told them what i wanted to do. Basically pointed me in the right direction and because i already had a CRB check for the hospital it was already easier. I think you call your local cardiology department and tell them what you want to do.. then ask if you need a CRB check if you do its like 60 quid i think ..
Hey,
Healthcare Science at Anglia seems extremely unpopular. Only 5 people attended the taster day lol however, it was pretty good!
Though it doesnt seem competitive, anyone had an interview yet or have had one for this course in the past?
sending ucas off this week...just wondering what to expect for interviews.
xxx
Healthcare Science at Anglia seems extremely unpopular. Only 5 people attended the taster day lol however, it was pretty good!
Though it doesnt seem competitive, anyone had an interview yet or have had one for this course in the past?
sending ucas off this week...just wondering what to expect for interviews.
xxx
Original post by *Rubina*
Hey,
Healthcare Science at Anglia seems extremely unpopular. Only 5 people attended the taster day lol however, it was pretty good!
Though it doesnt seem competitive, anyone had an interview yet or have had one for this course in the past?
sending ucas off this week...just wondering what to expect for interviews.
xxx
Healthcare Science at Anglia seems extremely unpopular. Only 5 people attended the taster day lol however, it was pretty good!
Though it doesnt seem competitive, anyone had an interview yet or have had one for this course in the past?
sending ucas off this week...just wondering what to expect for interviews.
xxx
Are you hoping to take healthcare sciences? which one?
Ive only received one invitation so far, but they haven't sent me a letter confirming the date yet.
What are your other choices?
Pheww... just sent ucas off !
Also applied for De Montford, Manchester met, Nottingham, Wolverhampton (physiological sciences).
Probably going to enter the Cardiac pathway and want to stay home... so Anglia Ruskin it is
Its soo down in the legue table, my teacher reminded me before i applied LOL but they seem okay from the taster day xx
Also applied for De Montford, Manchester met, Nottingham, Wolverhampton (physiological sciences).
Probably going to enter the Cardiac pathway and want to stay home... so Anglia Ruskin it is
Its soo down in the legue table, my teacher reminded me before i applied LOL but they seem okay from the taster day xx
Original post by *Rubina*
Pheww... just sent ucas off !
Also applied for De Montford, Manchester met, Nottingham, Wolverhampton (physiological sciences).
Probably going to enter the Cardiac pathway and want to stay home... so Anglia Ruskin it is
Its soo down in the legue table, my teacher reminded me before i applied LOL but they seem okay from the taster day xx
Also applied for De Montford, Manchester met, Nottingham, Wolverhampton (physiological sciences).
Probably going to enter the Cardiac pathway and want to stay home... so Anglia Ruskin it is
Its soo down in the legue table, my teacher reminded me before i applied LOL but they seem okay from the taster day xx
Really!! Im hoping to do cardiac physiology as well
But definitely not staying at home LOL I want to get the full university experience. Also, I just wouldn't cope with the distant travelling every day, back and forth from home!
The league table does put you off a bit, but if you think that you fit well into Anglia ruskin, then go for it
Hi guys,
im one of the few people in the country who started this course this year at de montfort, atm im not enjoying it as im only in some weeks for 2-3 hours. we should have our placements in january but they have been moved back to march. to be honest its a boring course but i have been told it will pick up after xmas. im doing the neurosensory pathway which then will branch off into audiology. if you want any questions answering ill be happy to help as best as i can
im one of the few people in the country who started this course this year at de montfort, atm im not enjoying it as im only in some weeks for 2-3 hours. we should have our placements in january but they have been moved back to march. to be honest its a boring course but i have been told it will pick up after xmas. im doing the neurosensory pathway which then will branch off into audiology. if you want any questions answering ill be happy to help as best as i can
Hello. I would like to study something health related, but not sure my past education is going to stop me. I got BEE (Sociology, Psychology, Business Studies) but wish to study Audiology or something giving me a definate career path. I have got a 2.2 degree Sociology. I have only got a C grade in GCSE Biology.
Is DMU still too advanced for me?
Is DMU still too advanced for me?
Check out the entry requirements for the course on the De Monfort uni website. From what ive generally seen on most uni sites, they expect a C grade or above in 5 GCSES, including Maths, English and Science, and probably a minimum of 300 UCAS points. I'm not sure about what degrees they would accept from postgraduates.
If your still unsure, try calling them up
If your still unsure, try calling them up
I never reached the required points for my degree yet still had an unconditional offer... calling them up does nothing, they just say what is on the website. I think I am asking is - do I need to have studied science to be able to understand/do the course?
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