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GradDip Respiratory Science at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science is a 12-month blended postgraduate course for people new to or already working in respiratory science. It integrates the fundamentals of respiratory and sleep medicine to prepare practitioners to assess and treat respiratory and sleep-breathing disorders.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences  |  Department: School of Applied Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: Entry year 2027/28  |  Study mode: Blended (face-to-face/online)  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 120 credits across three modules: Assessment and Management of Respiratory Disorders, Assessment and Management of Sleep Breathing Disorders and Professional Practice for Respiratory Science. Teaching combines on-campus block weeks with online lectures, webinars and tutorials, and students complete a work-based portfolio of competence assessed pass/fail.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates must already be employed in a healthcare setting and hold at least a 2:2 honours or integrated master's degree in a pure or applied science subject relevant to the specialism, a healthcare subject or equivalent; predicted results are accepted. The degree should include human anatomy and physiology and research skills. Recruitment is managed by the National School of Healthcare Science with NHS England; once funding is approved, applicants apply for the modules.

Intake: Entry year 2027/28

Duration: 12 months; full-time

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