MSc Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation

at University of Chester

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.

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

Home Students
The course is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

International/EU Students
The course is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

International/EU Students

full course fee: £13,450

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when submitting an application and any award given will be shown on your offer letter.

Examples of careers our graduates have moved into:
 

• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Exercise Physiologist
• Occupational Physiologist
• Researcher
• Lecturing/Teaching
• Weight Management
• Health Promotion
• Corporate Health, Fitness and Nutrition