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Overview

Our one-year intercalated Physiology BSc will give you the opportunity to explore the field of physiology, learning from world-renowned experts in a range of research fields, including cardiovascular biology, endocrinology, human physiology and regenerative medicine. There is a strong emphasis on understanding the pathophysiology of disease processes such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Key benefits

  • One-year course leading to an intercalated BSc.
  • Teaching by world leading experts in the fields of cardiovascular, endocrinology & diabetes and regenerative medicine.
  • Wide range of physiology module choices offering flexibility and freedom to tailor content to your interests.
  • Project modules with basic science and clinical research projects offered.
  • Study within a small cohort with close academic mentoring.
  • Option to take a language module.

Course essentials

Our one-year intercalated Physiology BSc gives you the opportunity to explore the fascinating field of physiology in a fun and interactive manner. You will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with world-renowned experts and award winning educationalists in the fields of cardiovascular biology, endocrinology, applied human physiology and regenerative medicine.

You will study the homeostatic control of physiological processes and systems, including their adaptation under different environmental and biological settings. There is a strong emphasis on understanding how systems become dysregulated and the pathophysiology of disease processes such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In addition to the wide range of Physiology modules available, you can combine these with complementary Anatomy, Pharmacology and Neuroscience modules if desired to create a bespoke Physiology iBSc.

The application deadline has been extended to 19th July 2026. 

Base campuses

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Guy’s Campus

Tucked next to London Bridge and the historic Borough Market, Guy's Campus is a close-knit home for health and science students. With cutting-edge labs and buzzing central location, it offers an inspiring and unique place to study.

Waterloo - students walking outside Franklin-Wilkins building

Waterloo Campus

Centrally located and well connected, Waterloo brings together students from health, science and law, just steps from the South Bank. It's also home to the world's #2 nursing school – the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery (QS 2026).