Cardiology & Stroke MSc

Cardiology & Stroke MSc

Overview:

The MSc Cardiology and Stroke programme is lead by a medical lead for cardiology and stroke medicine who are both senior doctors and offers the opportunity to study all aspects of clinical cardiology including expert assessment and management of a range of cardiac conditions, cardiac interventions, interpretation and practical skills. Stroke content includes hyper acute stroke, thrombolysis, interpretation of CT and MRI, TIA management, maximising stroke care, rehabilitation and long term The programme can be regarded as vital training for the early stages of cardiology or stroke specialist training with clear learning objectives.

Course outline

The MSc Cardiology and Stroke programme has been developed in response to the local and national emergence of specialist ‘Stroke’ and ‘Heart Attack’ centres. The implementation of the national service frameworks and the development of national strategies and clinical guidelines for the diagnosis, initial management and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease have advanced the quality of patient care. The technological and therapeutic advances in the treatment of cardiovascular illness places an increasing demand upon practitioners to develop knowledge, skills and clinical decision-making.

Simulation, (both high and low fidelity) is increasingly popular and a highly sought after method in learning and teaching practice, throughout the NHS and private health care sector and internationally. UH has state of the art simulation facilities including cardiovascular specific simulators, a rack record and the expertise in simulation education.

The MSc. Cardiology and Stroke aims to provide students with the requisite clinical assessment, decision-making skills and management for a range of cardiology conditions and stroke including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions.

Entry requirements

A first degree in a healthcare discipline at 2.2 or above

Normally two years experience in a cardiology or stroke related field of practice.

IELTS 6.5 or above (or equivalent)

Fee
  • International Students

    Full Time Fee: £8300 to £10,800 for the 2014 academic year

Course detail
  • Applied Clinical Assessment and Investigation in Cardiology and Stroke

    This module aims to facilitate a critical understanding of the use of appropriate diagnostic tools to complement effective treatment and develop patient management plans. It also promotes a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the presentation, pathophysiology and management of cardiac disease / stroke to help enable the assessment process. The module aims to promote an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the clinical management of arrhythmia including atrial fibrillation and others commonly encountered. The evidence base and contemporary literature will be examined regarding effective assessment and the use of investigations in cardiology / stroke medicine.

    Decision Making in Cardiology and Stroke

    This module will focus on the development of high level, appropriate clinical decision –making skills and effective, timely management of stroke / cardiology related conditions in order to provide a comprehensive care management strategy to patients. Students will have the opportunity to practice their clinical decision-making skills, which may include the use of advanced patient simulators and surrogate patients. The module aims to promote an understanding of and application of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) relevant to stroke / cardiology. Students will be familiarised with the use of a range of technical equipment (e.g. cardiac ultrasound, radiological imaging, pacing devices, defibrillators).

    Specialist Masterclasses in Cardiology

    This module will follow national and international recommendations and guidelines for the treatment of coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, syncope, hypertension, mitral and aortic valve disease, and coronary revascularization Cardiac investigations, primary and secondary prevention, managing risk, awareness raising, providing information, guidance & support. Urgent response. Management of angina, atrial fibrillation, valve disease, revascularisation, syncope, cardiac rehabilitation, secondary prevention, long-term care and support, assessment and review, return to work, end of life care. This module is available to access for students who are remote from the university.

    Specialist Master classes in Stroke

    This module will follow the Stroke Specific Educational Framework in its focus upon prevention, first contact, treatment & rehab and long-term support and review. The module will focus on prevention, managing risk, awareness raising, providing information, guidance & support and urgent response. The module will also focus on the management of trans-ischaemic attacks / stroke, high-quality specialist rehabilitation, seamless transfer of care, long-term care and support, assessment and review, return to work, and end of life care. This module is available to access for students who are remote from the university.

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