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Cardiovascular Rehabilitation – (M.Sc.)
University of Chester
Department of Clinical Sciences
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme is designed to meet the market demand for Continuing Professional Development opportunities and qualifications in cardiovascular rehabilitation for health professionals.
It is also designed to provide postgraduate education and training opportunities for those aspiring to work in this high profile field. The course is characterised by its multidisciplinary approach, stressing the importance of evidence-based practice in ensuring high standards of cardiovascular rehabilitation. The course covers the physiological, psychological and social factors relating to medical and lifestyle care required of modern health professionals.
Each module is accredited with 20 points of professional development by the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Contents
Programme Structure
The programme consists of 6 taught modules and a research project.
Each taught module consists of a three-day intensive course, followed by a period of home-based learning, resulting in the submission of a written assignment, or its equivalent.
Following completion of six taught modules, students commence the research project.
The taught modular programme includes:
* Cardiovascular Diseases, Risk Factors, Investigations and Treatments (core module)
* Cardiovascular Anatomy and Exercise Physiology (core module)
* Clinical Exercise Testing, Prescription and Programming
* Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health
* Programme Planning and Management
* Cardiovascular Psychology
* Physical Activity and Exercise Programming in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
* Advance Exercise Practice in Cardiac Rehabilitation
* Research Methods and Data Analysis (core module for MSc students)
Each taught module is assessed by a written assignment or its equivalent - e.g. poster presentation. There are no formal examinations.
Each module is accredited by the RCP for 20 CPD points.
Stand-Alone and Conference Modules
Taught modules may also be attended as:
* stand-alone modules, or
* a three-day conference module (without assessment) for which a certificate of attendance will be given (and 20 CPD points from the RCP).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Minimum of a lower second class honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications and relevant work experience.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
Accreditation
Each module is accredited with 20 points of professional development by the Royal College of Physicians, London.
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