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Medical Physiology BSc
UCAS code: B120
Key information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Classroom
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2023
Application deadline:
25 January 2023
Our Medical Physiology BSc degree provides an advanced course of study on how cells, tissues and organ systems function, and how together they carry out the activities needed for life. The course, delivered in central London, focuses on understanding normal human physiology; how and why it might be impaired, and the pathogenic mechanisms that lead to disease. All of which are essential for developing diagnostics and treatments. The course also features options to study abroad or to transfer to other Biomedical Science courses. Studying a Biomedical Science degree with us means that you will be able to enjoy the flexibility to choose your degree after your first year with our Common Year One curriculum. All Biomedical Science disciplines are covered in the first year, making the decision for your future an informed one. You will be able to choose from the following Biomedical science degrees; Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, Biochemistry BSc, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc, Neuroscience BSc, and Pharmacology BSc.
Key benefits
- Taught in one of Europe's largest centre's for medical and professional healthcare education.
- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
- One of the UK's best graduate employment rates.
- Career opportunities through international exchanges.
- Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries - including our part in finding the structure of DNA.
- Flexible options to tailor your degree.
Employability
Graduates from the School of Bioscience Education are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Our graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD - with graduates continuing to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Research Project Co-ordinators
- Food Scientists
- Company Managers
- Business Analysts
- Scientific Copy Editors
Employability
Graduates from the School of Bioscience Education are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Our graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD - with graduates continuing to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Research Project Co-ordinators
- Food Scientists
- Company Managers
- Business Analysts
- Scientific Copy Editors
Key information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Classroom
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2023
Application deadline:
25 January 2023
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