Programme Overview

If you’re a specialist nurse in cardiology, GP trainee with a view to cardiology, or work in A&E then our cardiology MSc will certainly open up an array of opportunities for you. This programme equips you with the advanced skills needed to excel in diverse and dynamic cardiology roles.

Our MSc in Cardiology focuses on developing your competency of practice and theoretical knowledge, enabling you to rise to challenges of delivering high-quality care to patients in complex primary and secondary care environments.

Our MSc cardiology online course allows you to interact with a peer network of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals located all over the world. From this global network, you can apply clinically accurate and relevant information directly to your practice.

You will learn from highly regarded experts in cardiology, who will help to enhance your understanding of cardiology, ultimately helping to develop your critical decision-making skills in unpredictable and complex situations.

Our flexible, quick-to-complete part-time master in cardiology aims to:

Extend student knowledge of research methods and application to practice.
Extend the scope of practice in cardiology by exploring a complex issue in more depth, utilising knowledge gained in the previous modules.
Equip the individual with a systematic understanding of cardiology, and application of knowledge for direct patient benefit/service development and future study.
Equip students with life-long learning and advanced problem-solving skills that they can apply to practice in cardiology.
Enable graduates to demonstrate the ability to lead complex tasks and processes in the delivery and advancement of heart-related care.
Enable graduates to deliver leadership to teams in multi-agency, multi-cultural and/or international contexts.
Enable graduates to evaluate practice critically in relation to the evidence base in cardiology.
Equip students to critically appraise evidence-based medicine in relation to cardiology.
Enable graduates to use relevant understanding, methodologies and approaches to address complex issues of cardiology.
Equip students with the ability to implement best practice and innovation in complex cardiology scenarios.
Accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of Buckingham run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Should you have already successfully completed the 1 year Postgraduate Diploma and wish to convert to the MSc and complete only the second year of the programme this is possible. Please contact our admissions department admissions@diploma-msc.com to find out more.

Who is this course for?

Our cardiology online courses are directed to specialist nurses in cardiology, GP trainee with a view to cardiology, healthcare professionals who work in A&E, Specialist Registrars/CTs and Pharmacists with a specialist interest. The knowledge of heart and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology is mandatory. The students are expected to be familiar with cardiovascular medication and have at least a basic understanding of electrocardiogram (ECG).