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Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Derry~Londonderry
Course summary
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.
The Associate Bachelor's degree aims to produce graduates with the skills to work in respiratory and sleep associate practitioner roles and undertake further study.
The Certificate in Higher Education aims to support students to develop knowledge and understanding of health physiology and the skills required for further study and employment.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B121
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Derry~Londonderry
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
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.
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.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
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.
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
Applicants require successful completion of health check and an Enhanced Disclosure from AccessNI.
Applicants (whose first language is not English) shall provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English through the achievement of a score of 7.0 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no band score under 6.0 (or alternative test recognised by the University)
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £17490 | Year 1 |
| International | £17490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.
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