This course is currently subject to revalidation in February 2026.
Graduate Diploma Respiratory Physiology
What happens on the course?
Placements on the course
We’ve built professional placements into every degree, every student will be guaranteed a professional placement. Our placements give you the real-world exposure and proven experience your CV needs, while building the industry networks essential for your career.
These short-term, structured experiences include:
- Short duration: condensed work-like experience in professional environments
- Academic integration: always linked to coursework, assessments or professional development modules
- Project-based learning: students work on specific tasks or research with an organisation
- Flexible format: can be in-person, remote, hybrid or virtual
- Skill development: enhances workplace skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving
- Experiential learning: helping to close the gap between knowledge gained and the skills needed to succeed
Employability on the course
Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:
- Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university
- Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers
- Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities
- Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course
- Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field
- Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student
Additional Information
Everything you need to know about this course!
| Location | Mode | Sep intake Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Full-time | £9535 per year | 2025-26 |
| Home | Part-time | £4768 per year# | 2025-26 |
| International | Full-time | £15995 per year | 2025-26 |
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# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study
Applicants will need an Honours degree in a related subject (normally 2:2 or above).
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C+ or Key Skills Level 2 Communication or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number will be required. No other equivalences are accepted.
Applicants are required to hold a post in an appropriate NHS department to complete the clinical components of the course requirements and to be supported by a work-based supervisor to undertake the diploma who is appointed by their employer..
Self-funding:
If you intend to self fund, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.
Gateway.Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
Bursaries and Scholarships:
In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
Please note that this course does not attract the NHS Learning Support Fund