Respiratory Physiologists work with patients suspected or known to have disease of the respiratory system. The day-to-day work of a Respiratory Physiologist includes the use of a variety of specialist equipment to obtain diagnostic data about respiratory structures and their function, which they will use to produce clinical reports that will be used by the healthcare team to inform diagnosis and direct therapy. The Respiratory Physiologist also diagnoses and treats sleep-related breathing disorders in partnership with the medical team.

Students of BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) at Swansea University have excellent career prospects. As well as working within the NHS it is possible to work in research, education, management and in Her Majesty’s Forces, governmental departments and the private sector. Respiratory Physiology graduates will be qualified to apply for membership of the voluntary register held by the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology and will be able to enter the workplace as an independent practitioner.