Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare
Deepen your knowledge in cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare and develop skills towards your chosen career field.
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare
Deepen your knowledge in cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare and develop skills towards your chosen career field.
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare
Deepen your knowledge in cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare and develop skills towards your chosen career field.
Course key facts
Qualification
MSc
Duration
1 year, 2 years
Start date
October 2027
Study mode
Full-time, Part-time
Delivered by
Location
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Royal Brompton
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Minimum entry standard
2:1 in a relevant Medical, Biomedical or Healthcare subject.
Qualification
PG Dip
Duration
9 months
Start date
October 2027
Study mode
Full-time, Part-time
Delivered by
Location
-
Royal Brompton
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Minimum entry standard
2:1 in a relevant Medical, Biomedical or Healthcare subject.
Qualification
PG Cert
Duration
9 months
Start date
October 2027
Study mode
Part-time
Delivered by
Location
-
Royal Brompton
-
Minimum entry standard
2:1 in a relevant Medical, Biomedical or Healthcare subject.
Course overview
Further your knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare on this Master's course.
Designed to suit people from a wide range of healthcare backgrounds, this course will enable you to enhance your career in your chosen field.
You’ll receive academic and research training in a wide range of aspects associated with the clinical management of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare.
You'll also discuss new technologies for the prevention, diagnosis and management of ill health, and examine their impact on the delivery of person-centred healthcare.
This flexible programme adopts a blended format of delivery that includes face-to-face and online teaching, live webinars, and virtual learning and self-study tools.
The Master's course also provides you with an opportunity to carry out a substantial programme of original research.
You'll apply laboratory and clinical techniques in cardiovascular and / or respiratory healthcare settings, and disseminate your own research on an extensive project.
Further your knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare on this course, which leads to a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip).
Designed to suit people from a wide range of healthcare backgrounds, the programme of study will enable you to enhance your career in your chosen field.
You'll receive academic and research training in a wide range of aspects associated with the clinical management of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare.
You'll also discuss new technologies for the prevention, diagnosis and management of ill health, and examine their impact on the delivery of person-centred healthcare.
The diploma explores real-world scenarios, providing you with opportunities to reflect on complex decisions within clinical contexts
You'll learn how to justify patient management options for selected instances of cardiovascular and/or respiratory healthcare.
This flexible programme adopts a blended format of delivery that includes face-to-face and online teaching, live webinars, and virtual learning and self-study tools.
Further your knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare on this course, which leads to a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert).
Designed to suit people from a wide range of healthcare backgrounds, the programme of study will enable you to enhance your career in your chosen field.
You'll receive academic and research training in a wide range of aspects associated with the clinical management of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare.
You'll also discuss new technologies for the prevention, diagnosis and management of ill health, and examine their impact on the delivery of person-centred healthcare.
This flexible programme adopts a blended format of delivery that includes face-to-face and online teaching, live webinars, and virtual learning and self-study tools.
Find out more about studying Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You’ll study the following core modules.
Core modules
Review aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory wellbeing.
You’ll cover anatomy and physiology, the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and the acquisition and interpretation of physiological data.
Explore the principles and practice of quantitative and qualitative research, and key issues in critically evaluating methodology.
Critically consider how a focus on safety, effectiveness and the patient experience contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
This compulsory module will help you develop a broad understanding of the practice of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare. You will have an opportunity to observe relevant clinical practice, reflect on the realities and limitations that professionals and service providers face and identify recommendations for service improvement.
You’ll study three optional modules from the list provided.
Optional modules
Discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, and identify appropriate technologies used in lifestyle modification.
Analyse therapeutic interventions and the management of commonly encountered cardiovascular disease.
Examine the evidence behind pulmonary rehabilitation and the components of integrated respiratory care.
Deepen your understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory failure, and sleep-disordered breathing.
You'll complete an extensive research project related to the course content.
You can choose between clinical dry-lab and wet-lab projects, depending on your interests and career aspirations.
You'll join a world-leading research group and will be supervised by academic supervisors.
Your work will be assessed by a 10,000-word written project report and two oral presentation.
You’ll study the following core modules.
Core modules
Review aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory wellbeing.
You’ll cover anatomy and physiology, the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and the acquisition and interpretation of physiological data.
Observe good clinical practice in the field of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare, with a view to critiquing it and reflecting on potential improvements.
Explore the principles and practice of quantitative and qualitative research, and key issues in critically evaluating methodology.
Critically consider how a focus on safety, effectiveness and the patient experience contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
This compulsory module will help you develop a broad understanding of the practice of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare. You will have an opportunity to observe relevant clinical practice, reflect on the realities and limitations that professionals and service providers face and identify recommendations for service improvement.
You’ll study three optional modules from the list provided.
Optional modules
Discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, and identify appropriate technologies used in lifestyle modification.
Analyse therapeutic interventions and the management of commonly encountered cardiovascular disease.
Examine the evidence behind pulmonary rehabilitation and the components of integrated respiratory care.
Deepen your understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory failure, and sleep-disordered breathing.
You’ll study the following core module.
Core modules
Review aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory wellbeing.
You’ll cover anatomy and physiology, the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and the acquisition and interpretation of physiological data.
This compulsory module will help you develop a broad understanding of the practice of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare. You will have an opportunity to observe relevant clinical practice, reflect on the realities and limitations that professionals and service providers face and identify recommendations for service improvement.
You’ll study two optional modules from the list provided.
Optional modules
Discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, and identify appropriate technologies used in lifestyle modification.
Analyse therapeutic interventions and the management of commonly encountered cardiovascular disease.
Examine the evidence behind pulmonary rehabilitation and the components of integrated respiratory care.
Deepen your understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory failure, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Teaching and assessment
Balance of teaching and learning
This is a general guide to how teaching and learning are usually balanced across this course. The methods used may change based on the modules you take.
Key
- Lectures, seminars and group work
- Research project and independent study
- 20% Title 1 goes here
- 80% Title 2 goes here
Teaching and learning methods
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Blended learning
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Case-based learning
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Virtual learning environment
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Journal clubs
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Lectures
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Reflection on clinical practice
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Seminars
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Small group teaching
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Tutorials
Assessment methods
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Assessed journal club
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Oral presentations
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Practical examination
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Research project thesis and oral presentation
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Written case study reports
Balance of teaching and learning
This is a general guide to how teaching and learning are usually balanced across this course. The methods used may change based on the modules you take.
Key
- Lectures, seminars and group work
- Independent study
- 20% Title 1 goes here
- 80% Title 2 goes here
Teaching and learning methods
-
Blended learning
-
Case-based learning
-
Virtual learning environment
-
Journal clubs
-
Lectures
-
Reflection on clinical practice
-
Seminars
-
Small group teaching
-
Tutorials
Assessment methods
-
Assessed journal club
-
Oral presentations
-
Practical examination
-
Written case study reports
-
Written examination
Balance of teaching and learning
This is a general guide to how teaching and learning are usually balanced across this course. The methods used may change based on the modules you take.
Key
- Lectures, seminars and group work
- Independent study
- 20% Title 1 goes here
- 80% Title 2 goes here
Teaching and learning methods
-
Blended learning
-
Case-based learning
-
Virtual learning environment
-
Journal clubs
-
Lectures
-
Reflection on clinical practice
-
Seminars
-
Small group teaching
-
Tutorials
Assessment methods
-
Assessed journal club
-
Oral presentations
-
Practical examination
-
Written case study reports
-
Written examination
Key people
Professor Darrel Francis
Course DirectorDarrel Francis is Professor of Cardiology at the National Heart and Lung Institute. He specialises in using quantitative techniques, derived from mathematics, engineering and statistics, to problems that affect patients with heart disease.
Dr Leanne Felkin
Healthcare Senior Teaching FellowLeanne is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the National Heart and Lung Institute at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Leanne teaches and organises this programme and is the Module Lead for the Research Project.
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Applications open on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
We operate a staged admissions process with several application rounds throughout the year.
Apply by 23.59 (UK time) on the closing date of an application round, to ensure you receive a response on your application by the relevant decision date.
Round 1
Business School courses only.
Round 2
- Applications open on Wednesday 30 September 2026
- Applications close on Wednesday 6 January 2027
- Decision by Wednesday 3 March 2027
Round 3
- Applications open on Thursday 7 January 2027
- Applications close on Wednesday 10 March 2027
- Decision by Wednesday 5 May 2027
Round 4
- Applications open on Thursday 11 March 2027
- Applications close on Wednesday 28 April 2027
- Decision by Thursday 1 July 2027
We recommend applying as early as you can – we cannot guarantee that places will be available, or that courses will remain open, in later rounds.
This course can be taken in progressional levels of study:
- PG Certificate (PG Cert)
- PG Diploma (PG Dip)
- MSc
Each level of study has its own entry point; you can apply to any level in the first instance but we recommend you apply for the award with which you wish to exit.
Read more about Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSc degrees
Find out more about how to apply for a Master's course, including references and personal statements.
If you are applying for a Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course.
The application fees for postgraduate courses are:
- £90 for all Master's applications, excluding those to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School
- £125 for MSc applications to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School
There is no application fee for Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, or courses such as PhDs and EngDs. This includes MRes and PhD combined (1+3) courses with the Centre for Doctoral Training.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
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