Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) BSc (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Medical Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £30500 | £39000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £27000 - £38000 | £32500 - £47000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25117 | £27621 | £34385 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22094 - £29582 | £21796 - £35866 | £26352 - £43953 |
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Course Description
Swansea University’s BSc in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding career working with doctors and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat 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 and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.
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 and disabilities, performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and developing treatment plans.
Our state-of-the-art facilities allow you to learn and practice your clinical and technical skills in our simulated clinical practice rooms. Equipped with the latest technology and equipment, each room offers a unique environment that replicates a wide range of realistic clinical settings. The rooms provide an excellent opportunity for you to put theory into practice and gain confidence and experience in clinical environments.
You will spend around half of your course on clinical placements giving you greater insight into the skills you have learnt with our expert clinical teaching team. Clinical Placements will teach you how to present to patients and will embed your learning into your practise.
The course is accredited by all the major regulatory bodies, and you will benefit from our strong links with the NHS and local health boards, with our nearest hospital being next to our Singleton Park campus. Many of our academic staff in Health Sciences are also practising clinicians, providing invaluable professional insight and expertise.
On graduation, you will be eligible to join the voluntary register with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists and enter the workplace as an independent practitioner.
You will also join a university that is:
- 15th in the UK for Course Satisfaction - Guardian University Guide 2023
• 12th in the UK for Student Satisfaction – NSS 2021
• UK Top 25 University - Guardian University Guide 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) BSc (Hons) at Swansea University
| 75% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
If you are offered a place you will also need:
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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or approved equivalent
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NHS Wales Values and Standards of Behaviour. All applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check and occupational health check. Any concerns arising from these may be considered at the School of Health and Social Care’s Professional Suitability and Fitness to Practice Panel and may result in admission to the programme being withdrawn.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
B121
University Rankings
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based on 32 different rankings
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FAQ about Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) BSc (Hons) Swansea University
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25500 15 months after graduation, £30500 3 years after graduation and £39000 after graduation.
- Engineering professionals (75%), Process, plant and machine operatives (15%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (5%),
- 20 graduates rated the course 58. This means that 58% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Swansea University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Healthcare Science students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.