Medical Physiology

You will study the complex anatomy and detailed function of the human body in both health and disease. There will be a strong emphasis on learning about the body's structure and functions. There will be a focus on physiology, anatomy, histology, biochemistry and pharmacology. This foundation is essential for anyone pursuing a medical or clinical physiology career.

Gain practical skills in bioscience techniques such as lung function, exercise and fitness tests, medical imaging (chest X-rays) and electrocardiograms (ECG).
Develop transferable skills in research, communication, and presentation as well as statistical analysis and interpretation. You'll also enhance your statistical analysis and interpretation skills, which are fundamental to jobs in clinical physiology, or any role.
Meet physiologists, present your research projects and develop research skills through our partnership with the Physiological Society. You'll gain insights into the latest industry trends, enhancing your employability for physiology roles.
Take part in external visits such as a day in the dissecting room at St George's Hospital, gaining hands-on experience relevant to your medical physiology career.

Year 1: Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth) (Core), Essential Chemistry (Core), Cell Biology (Core), Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Core), Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology (Core), Fundamentals in Microbiology (Core), Optional Short Placement (Optional)

Year 2: Infection & Immunity (Core), Physiological Regulation (Core), Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology (Core), Functional Anatomy (Core), Cellular Biochemistry (Core), Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth (Core), Level 5 Short Work Placement (Optional), Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year) (Optional)

Year 3: Cellular Pathology (Core), Clinical Physiology (Core), Applied Physiology (Core), Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth) (Core), Neuropsychopharmacology & Emerging Therapeutics (Optional), Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Pharmacology (Optional), Toxicology (Optional), Exercise Physiology Techniques (Optional), Level 6 Short Work Placement (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations and a final-year project. Most of the assessment in your first year is by coursework and we'll give you as much feedback as possible.

In your third year, you'll either take five core modules or undertake a work placement. We'll assess you accordingly.

Year 1 - 58% Portfolio/Coursework, 42% Laboratory/Practical/ICT
Year 2 - 42% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 42% Portfolio/Coursework, 16% Laboratory/Practical/ICT
Year 3 - 53% Portfolio/Coursework, 38% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 9% Laboratory/Practical/ICT
You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 14 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.