University of Birmingham - College of Medicine and Health
MSc in Respiratory Medicine
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 32,580 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full time £21,720 part time international | £11,250 full time £5,625 part time home
Become part of the next generation of experts investigating why respiratory conditions are one of the most common causes of death and poor health worldwide.
Develop skills to thrive in an in-demand health sector whilst studying in cutting-edge facilities for precision medicine.
What makes this course different?
This programme offers a comprehensive overview of common respiratory conditions, covering their diagnosis, management, and the integration of public health, community, and secondary care in service delivery.
Our course provides specialised training for aspiring respiratory specialists in both primary and secondary care, catering to medical professionals and allied healthcare workers alike.
Study in one of the UK’s largest healthcare regions.
- Our partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham is integral to Birmingham Health Partners, which also works with Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. This also provides teaching from leading paediatricians where students' studies require it.
- The University’s cutting-edge facilities, including the Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM), support advancements in respiratory medicine like lung cancer and asthma. Students may also observe clinical trials during UHB placements.
With a wide selection of optional modules available, you'll have the flexibility to customize your learning experience and degree to suit your individual goals and interests. For the master's course, you'll have to complete the three core modules (20 credits each), a dissertation, and a variety of optional modules to provide a total of 120 credits.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
- Respiratory Medicine in Secondary Care
- Respiratory Medicine in the Community
- Allergy
- Dissertation MSc Respiratory Medicine
Optional Modules
Students are required to choose 60-credits from the following: other modules in the College which are offered openly by their module leads, may be considered after discussion with the programme lead. Students should be aware that timetabling considerations may impact the modules they can choose. Students are required to choose at least one methodological module, which will train them in the relevant research methods they plan to use in their dissertation module.
- Health Information and Health Informatics
- Adult Learning Theory and Its Application to Multidisciplinary Healthcare Simulation.
- Clinical Trials
- Epidemiology, Statistics, and Research Methods
- Health Economics
- Introduction to Leadership and Management for Health
- Healthcare Public Health
- Human Factors in Healthcare
- Palliative Care of Cancer Patients
- Radiation Biology
- Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
By completing this programme, you'll be well-prepared to work at an advanced level in respiratory medicine, whether as a clinical nurse specialist or allied healthcare professional. If you're medically qualified, you'll gain a competitive edge over those who have completed Deanery-based training and assessment, giving you a strong advantage when applying for consultant roles.
Our blended learning approach gives you exposure to a range of experiences, on campus, online, and on specialist placements.
- Adaptable learning styles - Lectures, seminars, small group work.
- Workplace-based placement - work alongside our prestigious NHS partner, University Hospitals Birmingham, to facilitate clinically relevant learning.
- Assessment - Multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and written assignments are used for summative assessments, with shorter written work being possible to gain formative feedback on before the summative elements.