BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The Respiratory and Sleep Physiology degree trains students to work with doctors and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat people with respiratory disease and sleep-related breathing disorders. It covers the structure and function of the respiratory system with diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, combining academic work with practical clinical skills.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time (blended study) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers professional and clinical practice in cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep sciences, anatomy and physiology, and respiratory and sleep physiology. Year 2 includes respiratory and sleep physiology diagnostic interventions and a work-based placement, and Year 3 includes a research project, a second placement and respiratory physiology pathophysiology and clinical management.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to join the voluntary register with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists and work as independent practitioners; NHS starting salary is GBP 28,407 rising to GBP 50,056, with prospects in research, education, management, the armed forces, government and the private sector.

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Entry requirements

Typical A-level offer minimum BBB including an A level in Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths; Access to Science: Distinction and Merit profile (Access to Healthcare and Access to Healthcare and Nursing not accepted); BTEC DDD; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: Pass at B plus either BB at A level (including Maths or Physics) or DD at BTEC; Irish Leaving Certificate 360. Minimum five GCSE passes at grade A*-C/9-4 including Welsh/English language, Maths and Science. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are invited to interview (in person or by telephone or video call). Offers are conditional on a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (or approved equivalent), an occupational health declaration and assessment, and a satisfactory educational reference.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (blended study)

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