University of Chester · Exton Park, England
Applies to applicants from: Pakistan · Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · and Ghana.
The University of Chester has temporarily paused recruitment for the January and May 2027 intakes for applicants from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ghana.
This MSc develops specialist knowledge and practical skills in cardiovascular disease, cardiac rehabilitation, clinical exercise testing, exercise prescription, nutrition and cardiovascular health. Students learn to support people with cardiovascular conditions through evidence-based rehabilitation, prevention and health-promotion approaches. The course is aligned with BACPR standards and is taught by specialists including cardiologists, physiotherapists and public-health experts. Students may also have the opportunity to undertake an NHS clinical placement.
The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
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Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.
Pakistan applicants: Chester currently lists the following general postgraduate equivalencies: • 4-year BSc/BEng: 55% or GPA 2.2/4.0 • 4-year BA/BBA: 65% or GPA 2.4/4.0 • MBBS/DPharm/DPT/Dentistry/Veterinary degree: 50%+ • Master’s after a 4-year Bachelor’s: 55%+
Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification. Relevant subjects include: • Physiotherapy • Medicine • Sport and Exercise • Nutrition • Psychology • Nursing • Pharmacy • Biological/health sciences Applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills may also be considered. International applicants need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent meeting UK postgraduate standards. Applications are assessed individually.
PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects
Core Modules: 1. Cardiovascular Diseases, Risk Factors, Investigations and Treatments – 20 credits 2. Cardiovascular Anatomy and Exercise Physiology – 20 credits 3. Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription – 20 credits 4. Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health – 20 credits 5. Research Methods and Data Analysis – 20 credits 6. Research Project – 60 credits Optional Modules: 1. Physical Activity & Exercise Programming in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease – 20 credits 2. Independent Study – 20 credits Total: 180 credits. The university notes that module content can be reviewed and changed, so the published modules should be treated as the current course structure. Main Areas Covered • Cardiovascular diseases and risk factors • Cardiovascular anatomy and exercise physiology • Clinical exercise testing • Exercise prescription • Cardiac rehabilitation • Nutrition and cardiovascular health • Behaviour change • Research methods and data analysis • SPSS and statistical analysis • Independent research project • BACPR-based cardiovascular rehabilitation • Optional NHS clinical placement opportunities
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.