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Respiratory medicine is an increasingly important field of medicine. This MSc will focus on the study of the scientific and clinical basis of Respiratory diseases with all courses and modules directed towards understanding disease and the effects on patients. This programme, taught by leading scientists and clinicians, provides an ideal foundation for graduates who wish subsequently to undertake a PhD or have a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Key information
Programme starts
September 2021
Modes and duration
Application dates
Tuition fees (2021/22)
Note on fees:
The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (life sciences, medicine, chemistry, biomedicine including applied medical sciences from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
English language requirements
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
The English language level for this programme is: Standard
UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level. International Preparation Courses
Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.
International students
Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.
International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below.
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About this degree
UCL’s cutting edge new Master's in Respiratory Clinical Science has been designed for those who seek to lead the way in the growing field of Respiratory Medicine – as clinicians or as scientists. This MSc focuses on the study of the key concepts relevant to respiratory medicine including respiratory biology and disease, genetics, immunology, biochemistry, microbiology, lung repair and regeneration, animal models, pathophysiology, pharmacology, physiology and occupational and environmental lung disease. The aim of this new Respiratory Clinical Science MSc is to share the outstanding clinical and scientific expertise within UCL’s Respiratory Department and its world leading partners with the next generation of future leaders in this critical field.
Find out more about the content of this degree: Respiratory Clinical Science
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of eight compulsory modules (120 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).
A Postgraduate Diploma, eight compulsory modules (120 credits), full-time nine months or flexible study up to two years, is offered.
A Postgraduate Certificate, four compulsory modules (60 credits), full-time 15 weeks or flexible study over a period of up to two years, is offered.
Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Respiratory Clinical Science. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Respiratory Clinical Science. Upon successful completion of 60 credits, you will be awarded a PG Cert in Respiratory Clinical Science.
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
Compulsory modules
The programme consists of eight core modules (120 credits).
- Principles of Respiratory Biology
- Respiratory diseases and conditions
- Tissue Repair and Regeneration
- Principles of Inflammation
- Principles of Immunology
- Drug Discovery
- Statistical Methods in Research
- Practical Laboratory Research Skills
Optional modules
There are no optional modules for this programme.
Dissertation/report
All MSc students undertake an independent research project culminating in a dissertation of 10,000 words.
Placement
During this Respiratory Clinical Science MSc programme you will attend clinical tutorials at University College London Hospital including respiratory diagnostic sessions, respiratory clinical procedures (ex: bronchoscopies) and Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. As this involves working with the public you will be subject to screening by UCL Occupational Health and through the Criminal Records Bureau Disclousre and Barring Service (DBS) to determine your suitability for the course.
Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, e-learning, laboratory work and tutorials. Assessment is through examination, presentations, essays, practical reports and dissertation.
25% of a student’s time is spent in tutorials, 25% in lectures and the remainder in independent study.
Additional costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for: A Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance check
For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs.
Accessibility
Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support & Wellbeing team.
Funding
Scholarships relevant to this department are displayed below.
Division of Medicine Postgraduate Taught Bursaries
- Note:
- Deadline: 31 July 2021
- Value:
- £5,000 (1 year)
- Eligibility:
- UK, Overseas
- Criteria:
- Based on both academic merit and financial need
For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.
Careers
The programme will provide an outstanding background for those looking to pursue a career in respiratory clinical science and related industries such as biotech and pharmaceuticals. The programme also provides a range of transferable skills which are ideal for those who may wish to subsequently undertake a PhD within UCL or at another institution.
Employability
Our learning methods will prepare students for careers in academic or industrial biomedical sciences, as well as equipping them with transferable skills in presentation, writing, organisation and team work.
Why study this degree at UCL?
UCL offers a world-class research and teaching environment in Respiratory Medicine. This programme will be developed and run by UCL’s world leading Respiratory Department; students will have unique access to the Department’s best practice research, processes and treatments. This could include viewing actual procedures at UCLH, being a part of diagnostic sessions, sitting in on Multi Disciplinary Team meetings where cross functional experts develop treatment programmes or involvement in one of our cutting edge research processes.
Whilst the programme is based at UCL Respiratory, students will also have the unique opportunity to study and potentially conduct a research study with one or more of our prestigious partners in London. Our key partners for this programme are the UCLH Thoracic Medicine Department, the Royal Free Respiratory Department, the UCL Cancer Institute, the CRICK and the CRUK Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence.
No other Master's in Respiratory Medicine offers such a unique combination of translational focus with the world’s best in this growing field as well as potential access to some of the most innovative research projects in this area. The Department is located within the UCL Division of Medicine and underwent major refurbishment in late 2015.
Department: Division of Medicine
Application and next steps
Applications
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
This programme requires two references. Further information regarding references can be found in our How to apply section.
There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for online applications and £115 for paper applications. Further information can be found at: ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/application.
Who can apply?
This MSc is primarily suitable for life science or medical science graduates. Students with an interest in respiratory clinical science who have a background in chemical sciences, physics, mathematics or pharmacy may also be eligible to apply.
Application deadlines
- Visa nationals
- 31 May 2021
- Non-visa nationals
- 30 July 2021
As you will be working with the public you will be subject to screening by UCL Occupational Health and through the Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to determine your suitability for the course.
For more information see our Applications page.
Apply nowWhat are we looking for?
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
- why you want to study Respiratory Clinical Science at graduate level
- why you want to study Respiratory Clinical Science at UCL
- what particularly attracts you to this programme
- how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this programme
- where you would like to go professionally with your degree
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.
It is important that you can demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to respiratory medicine as a career. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills. It is also important that you value dignity, compassion, team-working, diversity, inclusion and above all person-centred care, listening and responding to the specific needs of individuals and communities.
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