Nursing (Respiratory Care) - MSc

Designed for healthcare professionals to combine work and further study over two academic years.

Are you ready to lead and deliver advanced respiratory care across diverse healthcare settings?

The Master of Science in Nursing (Respiratory Care) is a Level 9 programme designed for registered nurses working in respiratory care settings who wish to develop specialist knowledge and clinical competence.

The programme integrates theoretical study with clinical experience to prepare safe practitioners delivering evidence-based, person-centred respiratory care. It focuses on assessment and management of respiratory conditions, effective communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the application of evidence to practice.

The programme encourages nurses to contribute to service improvement initiatives and to support the ongoing development of respiratory nursing practice within complex and evolving healthcare environments.

This blended learning programme supports your development as a reflective, evidence-based practitioner capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively to meet complex patient needs.

During this programme, you will

• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary nursing skills in the assessment and management of patients in a respiratory care environment
• Review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in respiratory care practice
• Examine the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in delivering high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care.
• Demonstrate accountability for delivering safe, quality, evidence-based care to people in Respiratory Care settings
• Undertake 500 clinical practice hours in the area of respiratory care settings, as well as the completion of programme-specific competencies