Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology), BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) at Swansea University prepares students to become respiratory and sleep physiologists, collaborating with healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat respiratory and sleep disorders. The program combines academic study with practical clinical and technological training, equipping graduates for careers in the NHS, research, education, and other healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) at Swansea University equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as respiratory and sleep physiologists, collaborating with healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat respiratory and sleep-related disorders. The program combines academic study with practical clinical and technological training in specialized healthcare settings.

Outline:

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Professional Practice 1
• Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science
• Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science
• Basics of Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science
• Introduction to Cardiovascular Science
• Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
• CVRS Patient Pathways and Work-Based Training

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Professional Practice 2
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology)
• Respiratory and Sleep Physiology - Diagnostic Interventions
• Respiratory and Sleep Physiology - Physiology
• Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging
• Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Respiratory Physiology 3 - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Asthma & Respiratory Failure
• Professional Practice 3
• Healthcare Science Research Project
• Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 2 (Respiratory & Sleep Physiology)
• Respiratory and Sleep Physiology - Sleep Diagnostics and Therapy

Assessment:

Assessment methods include essays, lab reports, short presentations, exams, a portfolio, and practical assessments during clinical placements.

Teaching:

The program combines in-person teaching, practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops with online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. Students spend half of their time at university and half in clinical placements.

Careers:

Graduates are eligible to join the voluntary register with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists and work as independent practitioners. Career opportunities exist within the NHS, research, education, management, Her Majesty's Forces, governmental departments, and the private sector.