Study Respiratory Medicine: A guide for students from Saudi Arabia
Study Respiratory Medicine at a global top 100 university in a vibrant city at the heart of the United Kingdom. Become part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries. Our Saudi Arabian community consists of over 200 students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Our MSc Respiratory Medicine programme is suitable for all health care professionals with an interest or involvement in delivering training and education.
Why Respiratory Medicine at Birmingham?
You will benefit from studying with leading clinicians as part of clinical placements within University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), which is one of the largest foundation trusts in the UK.
Birmingham is one of the most diverse cities in the UK, which brings with it the challenge of managing disease in different communities. This means we can offer you the opportunity to see different models of care at work, from hospital-based work to integrated and virtual care models in the community setting.
We have cutting edge facilities for precision medicine, lung cancer, asthma and more. Our Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM) is also an increasingly important area in respiratory medicine.
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Make sure to choose "Medicine" from the what subject are you considering option to learn more about this exciting programme.
We will also send you scholarship opportunities and information about events you can attend to find out more about our programmes.
Study in the UK
The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students who have a 2:1 Bachelors science degree, or equivalent professional qualification, in nursing, physiotherapy, biomedical science or medical degree.
The University will consider students who hold a Bachelors degree of four years from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency.
Details regarding alternative qualification equivalents and further entry criteria can be found on our website.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees for international students for 2024/25 entry:
£29,340
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.
Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more!
Where will your degree take you?
Respiratory conditions are one of the most common causes of death and poor health worldwide.
Respiratory medicine careers
This programme enables you to work at an advanced level in respiratory medicine, for example clinical nurse specialist or allied healthcare professional. Those who are medically qualified may have a competitive advantage against others who have only completed Deanery based training and assessment when considering consultant posts.
Previous graduates have also gone on to work in clinical trials organisations and healthcare scientist posts.
International study
For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.
International students at UoB
