Respiratory and Sleep Physiology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Respiratory and Sleep Physiology BSc (Hons)

The overall aim of the course is to produce safe, competent, reflective respiratory and sleep physiology practitioners who are committed to continuing professional development in order to meet the needs of changing populations and employment contexts. The course will equip graduates with the entrepreneurial skills to be creative and innovative in the development of the discipline and practice of respiratory and sleep physiology. Graduates of this programme will be eligible to apply for registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Derry~Londonderry

Course Address
Northland Road
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 7JL

Application Details

Course Code

B121

Institution Code

U20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

Overall Access profile of 24 distinctions and 21 merits in graded units (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) in a relevant science subject. Plus GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C. NI Access Course - Pass with an overall mark of 65%, including two modules at level three from Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Recognised RQF BTEC National Extended Diplomas include Applied Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences or Health & Social Care (all BTECs to have enough relevant science content). RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma Sport & Exercise Sciences to include four modules from: Functional Anatomy, Sport and Exercise Physiology, Nutrition for Sport & Exercise Performance, Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Massage, Sports Injury and Assessment. RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma Health & Social Care to include compulsory module: Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Social Care plus four modules from: Infection Prevention and Control, Scientific Techniques for Health Science, Physiological Disorders and their Care, Microbiology for Health Science, Nutritional Health, Medical Physics Application in Health Sector, Genetics, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry for Health.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher level). Course Specific Subject requirements: Higher Level subjects must include least two H3s from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths. Plus English and Maths grade H6 at Higher level or O4 at Ordinary level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must satisfy the University's general admission requirements, including GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics

A level

B,B,B

To include one of the following: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, CCEA Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016), Double Award Applied Science, Double Award Life & Health Sciences or Double Award Health & Social Care.

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Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £17,010

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