Program Overview

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Our Courses

Overview

Our courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in their chosen field. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research opportunities and online distance learning options.

Types of Courses

• Undergraduate Courses
• Postgraduate Courses
• Research (PhD)
• Online Distance Learning
• Degree Apprenticeships
• CPD Short Courses

Career Guides

• Architecture and Construction
• Business and Law
• Creative Industries
• Digital and Cyber
• Health and Social Care
• Sport
• Teaching and Education

Make it happen

• Courses A-Z
• Order a Prospectus
• How to apply
• Ask about a course

Popular Undergraduate Courses

• Accounting, Finance and Economics
• Architecture
• Business and Management
• Computer Science
• English
• Film, Media and Screen
• Law
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacology
• Public Health
• Social Work and Social Care
• Sport and Physical Activity
• Teaching

Popular Postgraduate Courses

• Business
• Civil Engineering and Built Environment
• Cyber Security
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Law
• Nursing

University Life

Overview

Our university offers a vibrant and supportive community for students to thrive in. We have a range of facilities and services to support student life, including a students' union, gym, and accommodation options.

Students' Union

• Make a Course Enquiry
• Talk to an ambassador

WLV Gym

• Opening Times
• Facilities
• Student Memberships

Campus Travel and Transport

• Information on traveling to and from campus

University of Opportunity

• Humans of WLV
• Key Facts

Student Support

• Disability Support
• Mature Students Support
• Part-time work
• Student Safety

Accommodation

• How do I apply?
• City Campus
• Walsall Campus
• Telford Campus

WLV On Demand

• Information on our online learning platform

Our Campus

• Springfield Campus
• Our Facilities
• Virtual Tour
• News and Events

Apply

Overview

Our application process is designed to be straightforward and easy to follow. We have a range of resources to support you throughout the process, including a prospectus and online application form.

How to Apply

• Find the right course for you
• Making your application
• After you've applied
• Get Set
• Clearing

Funding, Costs, Fees, and Support

• Scholarships
• Costs and Funding
• Repayment Options

Support and Advice at the Gateway

• Contact the Gateway

Parents and Guardians Hub

• Information and resources for parents and guardians

Research

Overview

Our research is focused on making a positive impact on society and the economy. We have a range of research centers and institutes, and offer research degrees and services.

About our Research

• Information on our research strategy and priorities

Research Centres

• List of our research centers and institutes

Research Policies, Procedures & Guidelines

• Information on our research policies and procedures

The Doctoral College

• Information on our doctoral programs and services

Research Degrees (MPhil/PhDs)

• Information on our research degrees

Research Services

• Information on our research services and facilities

Research News and Events

• News and events related to our research

Access our Expertise

• Information on how to access our research expertise

Access Research Papers

• Information on how to access our research papers

International

Overview

We welcome students from around the world to study with us. We have a range of resources to support international students, including information on entry requirements and scholarships.

Making an Application

• Entry Requirements
• English Entry Requirements
• Apply Direct

Country Specific Entry Requirements

• Agents

Scholarships

• International Fees
• How to pay

Contact us

• Information on how to contact our international team

Our Schools

Overview

Our schools are the heart of our academic community. We have a range of schools and faculties, each with its own unique character and expertise.

Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences

• School of Creative Industries
• School of Social Science and Humanities
• University of Wolverhampton Business School
• University of Wolverhampton Law School

Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing

• School of Allied Health and Midwifery
• School of Education
• School of Nursing
• School of Psychology
• School of Health and Society
• School of Sport

Faculty of Science & Engineering

• School of Architecture & Built Environment
• School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Pharmacy

Work With Us

Overview

We work with a range of partners and stakeholders to support our research and teaching. We have a range of resources to support businesses and organizations, including information on our facilities and services.

Facilities for Business

• National Brownfield Institute
• University of Wolverhampton Science Park
• e-Innovation Centre
• Business and Technology Centre

Conferencing

• Conference Booking
• Venues
• Dining & Refreshments

Apprenticeships

• Apprenticeship Courses
• Make an Enquiry

Funding & Support

• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
• University Procurement
• University Jobs

Executive Education

• Executive Education Programmes and Courses
• Accessing our graduate talent pool

Schools and Colleges

• General Higher Education sessions
• Partnerships
• Aspire to HE

University Procurement

• Supplying the University

About Us

Overview

We are a university with a strong sense of community and a commitment to making a positive impact on society. We have a range of resources to support our staff and students, including information on our history and governance.

Our Staff

• Information on our staff and their expertise

Our History

• Information on our history and development

Governance

• Information on our governance and leadership

Academic Calendar

• Information on our academic calendar and key dates

Equality & Diversity

• Information on our commitment to equality and diversity

Contacts & Maps

• Information on how to contact us and find our campuses

Corporate Information

• Information on our corporate structure and policies

University Jobs

• Information on job opportunities at the university

Security Services

• Information on our security services and policies

Safeguarding

• Information on our safeguarding policies and procedures

News & Events

Overview

We have a range of news and events to keep you up to date with what's happening at the university. We have information on our latest news, events, and media relations.

Open Days

• Information on our open days and how to book

Applicant Day

• Information on our applicant days and how to book

Accessibility on Campus

• Information on accessibility on our campuses

Campus Tours

• Information on our campus tours and how to book

Latest News

• Our latest news and updates

Blog

• Our blog and news articles

Events

• Our events calendar and how to book

Media Relations

• Information on our media relations and press office

Follow Our Socials

• Information on how to follow us on social media

Staff Intranet

Overview

Our staff intranet is a resource for our staff to access information and services. We have information on our teaching and research, human resources, and training and development opportunities.

Teaching and Research

• Information on our teaching and research policies and procedures

Human Resources

• Information on our human resources policies and procedures

Training & Development Opportunities

• Information on our training and development opportunities

eLearning Portal

• Information on our eLearning portal and how to access it

Finance

• Information on our finance policies and procedures

Digital Print Services

• Information on our digital print services and how to access them

Staff Wellbeing Hub

• Information on our staff wellbeing hub and how to access it

Staff News

• Our staff news and updates

Comms Toolkit

• Information on our comms toolkit and how to access it

Current Students

Overview

We have a range of resources to support our current students, including information on our careers and enterprise services, student support, and academic calendar.

Careers Enterprise and The Workplace

• Information on our careers and enterprise services

Student Support

• Information on our student support services

Academic calendar

• Information on our academic calendar and key dates

Course Guides

• Information on our course guides and how to access them

Student Voice

• Information on our student voice and how to get involved

Student Ambassadors

• Information on our student ambassadors and how to become one

Alumni

Overview

We have a range of resources to support our alumni, including information on how to stay in touch, benefits and services, and volunteer opportunities.

Stay in touch – Update your details

• Information on how to stay in touch and update your details

Benefits & Services

• Information on our benefits and services for alumni

Transcripts & Certificates

• Information on how to obtain transcripts and certificates

Volunteer Opportunities

• Information on our volunteer opportunities and how to get involved

Make a donation

• Information on how to make a donation to the university

Contact Us

• Information on how to contact our alumni team

University Library

Overview

Our university library is a resource for our students and staff to access information and services. We have information on our library resources, using the library, and subject resources.

Search Library Resources

• Information on how to search our library resources

Using the library

• Information on how to use our library and its facilities

Subject Resources

• Information on our subject resources and how to access them

Skills for learning

• Information on our skills for learning resources and how to access them

IT Services

Overview

Our IT services are designed to support our students and staff in their academic and professional pursuits. We have information on our digital campus, self-help resources, and myWLV.

Digital Campus

• Information on our digital campus and how to access it

Self Help

• Information on our self-help resources and how to access them

myWLV

• Information on myWLV and how to access it

Graduate Diploma Respiratory Physiology

Overview

The Graduate Diploma Respiratory Physiology is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in respiratory physiology. The program is available full-time or part-time and can be completed in one or two years.

Award

• Graduate Diploma

Start date(s)

• 8 September 2025

UCAS Code

• Information on the UCAS code and course specifications

Course length

• Full-time (1 year), Part-time (2 years)

Campus location

• University: City Campus

School

• School of Life Sciences

UCAS points calculator

• Information on how to calculate UCAS points

Course Modules

Year 1

• Applying Respiratory and Sleep Physiology to Practice
• Professional and Scientific Basis for Cardiovascular Respiratory and Sleep Science
• Work based placement for Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Science

Additional Information

• Everything you need to know about this course!

Course Fees and Finance

Location	Mode	Fee	Year
Home	Full-time	£9250 per year
Home	Full-time	£9535 per year
Home	Part-time	£4625 per year#
Home	Part-time	£4768 per year#
International	Full-time	£14950 per year
International	Full-time	£15995 per year

Entry Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Funding

• Self-funding: If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, 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.
• 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

Contact us

• Information on how to contact the university

Related Courses

• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)
• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
• BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)