Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare MSc
Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, United Kingdom
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare MSc
Imperial College London
Medicine & Health Sciences
Program Overview: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare MSc
The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare MSc at Imperial College London is designed to deepen your knowledge and clinical expertise in the management of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Delivered by the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), one of the largest departments in the world undertaking heart, lung, and vascular research, this program equips you with both academic rigour and practical clinical skills.
You will receive academic and research training in a wide range of aspects associated with the clinical management of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare. The program also covers new technologies for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of ill health, examining their impact on the delivery of person-centred healthcare.
This flexible program adopts a blended format of delivery that includes face-to-face and online teaching, live webinars, and virtual learning and self-study tools. The MSc also provides you with the opportunity to carry out a substantial programme of original research, applying laboratory and clinical techniques in cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Taught at the National Heart and Lung Institute, a globally renowned centre for heart and lung research and education
- Blended learning format combining face-to-face teaching, live webinars, and virtual learning tools for flexible study
- Opportunity to complete an extensive original research project in cardiovascular or respiratory healthcare settings
- Multidisciplinary lecturers draw on clinical and research experience at national and international levels to facilitate learning
Curriculum & Modules
The MSc is structured across three progressional levels: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and MSc. The PG Cert and PG Dip comprise core and optional taught modules, while the MSc adds an extensive research project. This structure allows you to build knowledge progressively across cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare disciplines.
Review aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory wellbeing, covering 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, along with key issues in critically evaluating methodology relevant to healthcare research.
Examine the clinical approaches to diagnosing, treating, and managing cardiovascular conditions, including current evidence-based practices and emerging therapeutic strategies.
Study the clinical management of respiratory conditions, focusing on diagnostic techniques, treatment pathways, and patient-centred care approaches in respiratory healthcare.
Discuss new technologies for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of ill health, and examine their impact on the delivery of person-centred cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare.
Optional Elective Modules
Admission Requirements
Imperial College London considers all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world. The program is designed for people from a wide range of healthcare backgrounds, including healthcare scientists, nurses, physiotherapists, and advanced practitioners. To begin your application, contact Uni4Edu for guidance and support throughout the process.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum Degree Classification2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) or international equivalent in a relevant medical, biomedical, or healthcare subject
- Alternative Entry RouteApplicants with substantial relevant clinical experience who do not meet the academic requirements may be admitted via a special case procedure
- Relevant BackgroundsHealthcare Scientists, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Advanced Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals
- International QualificationsThree to four year Bachelor's degree from a mainstream university with required grades (minimum 60-70% depending on institution)
- Professional ExperienceClinical experience in cardiovascular or respiratory healthcare is highly valued and may strengthen your application
English Language Requirements
- IELTSOverall 7.0, with minimum 6.5 in each component
- TOEFL iBTContact Uni4Edu for current accepted scores
- PTE AcademicContact Uni4Edu for current accepted scores
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
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Scholarships & Funding
Imperial College London offers several funding opportunities for postgraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine. These scholarships are open to both home and overseas applicants and can significantly reduce the financial burden of your studies. Contact Uni4Edu for personalized guidance on scholarship eligibility and applications.
Faculty of Medicine Master's Scholarships
Up to GBP 10,000 towards tuition feesUp to 11 scholarships of GBP 10,000 are available for home and overseas applicants studying any Master's programme run by the Faculty of Medicine. Candidates are expected to demonstrate outstanding academic ability.
NHLI Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare Scholarship
GBP 2,000 towards tuition feesOffered by the National Heart and Lung Institute specifically for prospective MSc students who demonstrate outstanding potential in cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare. Open to both home and overseas fee-status students.
GREAT - Imperial College London Scholarship
GBP 15,000 towards tuition feesIn partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, this scholarship supports students from selected countries applying for postgraduate courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Business subjects at Imperial.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare MSc go on to pursue rewarding careers in clinical settings, such as setting up clinical services, or in academia by enrolling on PhD programmes. Imperial College London's reputation and the NHLI's standing in heart and lung research ensure that graduates are highly sought after by employers in the healthcare sector.
Potential Career Roles
Typical Employers
Rankings & Recognition
Imperial College London is consistently recognised as one of the world's leading universities, with particular strength in science, engineering, and medicine. The National Heart and Lung Institute is one of the largest departments in the world undertaking heart, lung, and vascular research, making it an exceptional environment for cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare studies.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | QS World University Rankings | Top 10 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | US News Subject Rankings | Top 20 — Contact Uni4Edu for current data |
| Clinical Medicine | ARWU Subject Rankings | Top 50 — Contact Uni4Edu for current data |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | QS World University Rankings by Subject | Top 10 — Contact Uni4Edu for current data |
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