Graduate Certificate in Respiratory Science at Charles Sturt University

Graduate Certificate in Respiratory Science GradCertRespSc

The primary aim of the Graduate Certificate in Respiratory Science is to provide a knowledge base and appropriate training for technical, nursing and scientific staff of hospitals, universities, private clinics and associated workplaces involved in respiratory diagnostics.

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Respiratory Science was the first specialist training course for respiratory professionals in Australasia other than exposure to the area through general undergraduate teaching or workplace experience. In addition to training for those currently employed in the industry, there will be provision for entry by those wishing to commence a career in respiratory science.

Training will be of a practical nature, with direct application to the workplace and with significant relevance to health services and respiratory research.

Your course is recognised by industry

The course has been developed in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists (ANZSRS) to ensure mutual compatibility of aims, and the course has ANZSRS endorsement.

Residential school

There is one four-day compulsory residential school at the Wagga Wagga Campus in Session 1 associated with the subject RSC201 Cardiorespiratory Anatomy and Physiology.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points (three subjects).

Further study

Students continuing on to the Master of Health Science will be given credit for subjects completed as part of the Graduate Certificate in Respiratory Science.

Students in the Master of Health Science may apply to exit (after completing a further 32 subject points prior to the research project) with a Postgraduate Diploma of Health Science.

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