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Cardiac Physiologists and Echocardiographers

Cardiac physiologists use special machines to take pictures of people's hearts and test how well they're working. They help doctors spot problems early and work out the best way to treat them.

Cardiac Physiologists and Echocardiographers

Subjects Allied to Medicine

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY10

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST59%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB

STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000

PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI

AI exposure today is low on our index (10), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

Is this the only route?

This is the standard academic trajectory, but modern careers are highly flexible. You can often skip stagesby entering the industry with an advanced qualification (like a Master's or PhD), or pivot sideways from a related discipline.

0ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONUniversity DegreeUsually 3 to 4 years of full-time academic study, explicitly preparing you for the theoretical realities of the industry. Requires A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent Level 3.-£67,350Avg. UK tuition & living

1FIRST STEPJunior Cardiac PhysiologistAs a Junior Cardiac Physiologist, you will assist in performing diagnostic tests and learn the fundamentals of cardiac care under supervision.£28,000 - £34,000

2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Cardiac PhysiologistIn this role, you will independently perform tests, interpret results, and contribute to patient management, while mentoring junior staff.£38,000 - £46,000

3PEAK CAREERSenior Cardiac PhysiologistAs a Senior Cardiac Physiologist, you will lead a team, oversee complex cases, and drive improvements in cardiac care services.£55,000+

The degree route

Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£37,500 median

🎓PharmacyQueen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median

🎓Occupational TherapyUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median

🎓PhysiotherapyLondon South Bank University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median

🎓Paramedic ScienceUniversity of Portsmouth · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median

🎓Paramedic ScienceSwansea University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median

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Degree subjects that lead this way

Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.

Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · Degree PharmacyQueen's University of Belfast · Degree Occupational TherapyUniversity of Brighton · Degree PhysiotherapyLondon South Bank University · Degree Paramedic ScienceUniversity of Portsmouth · Degree Paramedic ScienceSwansea University · Degree