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

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) is an accredited degree combining academic and work-based training for the role of Healthcare Science Practitioner in respiratory and sleep physiology. Students learn to use specialist diagnostic equipment, interpret clinical results and apply them to treatment planning, with clinical competence developed through work-based placements and an on-site clinical skills laboratory.

Faculty: Faculty of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time (entry to Level 5 via Physiological Sciences route) | Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is shared with Physiological Sciences, covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and microbiology. The specialist modules are Further Respiratory and Sleep Physiology, Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging, Pathophysiology, Research Development and Innovation for Healthcare Science, Respiratory and Sleep Physiology, Applying Respiratory and Sleep Physiology to Practice, Recent Advances in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology, two Work-based Placement modules and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Roles include sleep physiologist, clinical sleep scientist, pulmonary function testing specialist, non-invasive ventilation specialist and research scientist in respiratory and sleep medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All Level 4 students start on BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) and transfer to this route after the first year, so applicants apply to the Physiological Sciences course. Students eligible to join at Level 5 having completed Level 4 learning outcomes elsewhere must be in a training post. English language requirements apply to international applicants; applicants classed as overseas for fee purposes are considered if their country of domicile is the UK and they do not need student visa sponsorship.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (entry to Level 5 via Physiological Sciences route)

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