HEALTHCARE SCIENCE (RESPIRATORY AND SLEEP PHYSIOLOGY) SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
(Guardian University Guide 2022) 3 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
This degree will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding career diagnosing and treating people with respiratory disease and sleep-related breathing disorders. Studying the structure and functions of the respiratory system, together with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, you will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.
NOTUITIONFEES: UKstudents**
Apply for an enhanced support package through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme. (**conditions apply)
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Respiratory and Sleep Physiology is an exciting field that requires a high level of responsibility, accuracy, and problem-solving ability. As a respiratory and sleep physiologist, you will work with patients of all ages, performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and developing treatment plans. Many of our academic staff are practising healthcare scientists, providing an unrivalled combination of scientific rigour and professional expertise. Our excellent facilities provide realistic workplace simulations and you will gain experience within our award-winning Health and Wellbeing Academy as well as on work placements at hospitals across Wales. Around half of your course will be spent on clinical work placements throughout Wales, which will give you the practical skills to begin your career. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Anatomy and Physiology • Cardiovascular Science • Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science • Pathophysiology • Professional Practice • Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
Year 2 • Diagnostic Interventions • Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging • Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions • Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Year 3 • Research Project • Sleep Diagnostics and Therapy • Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Asthma and Respiratory Failure
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB (to include Biology, Physics or Maths)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
FUTURE CAREERS: Currently the NHS starting salary for Healthcare Scientists is £25,654 (Band 5). Typical career earnings go up to £45,838. ▲ 3 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page BSc Single Honours ▲ Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)
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