BSc Medical Physiology
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects including Grade B in Biology or Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in Applied Science or relevant (science-based) subject BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) - at least Merit in relevant subjects Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, including Higher Level Grade 4 in Biology or Chemistry We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cellular Molecular, covering cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular processes. Core topics include Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The course includes an optional short placement and an honours-level independent research project. Students benefit from a partnership with the Physiological Society, with opportunities to present research projects.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Fundamental Chemistry and Biology
- Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth)
- Essential Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals in Microbiology
- Optional Short Placement
- Infection & Immunity
- Physiological Regulation
- Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology
- Functional Anatomy
- Cellular Biochemistry
- Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth
- Level 5 Short Work Placement
- Cellular Pathology
- Clinical Physiology
- Applied Physiology
- Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth)
- Neuropsychopharmacology & Emerging Therapeutics
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Exercise Physiology Techniques
- Level 6 Short Work Placement