Medical Physiology BSc

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

• A-levels: AAB - ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. We may consider two AS-levels in place of one A-level. General Studies not accepted
• EPQ with A-levels: ABB-BBB EPQ grade B. A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. General Studies not accepted.
  GCSE: At least Grade C/4 in both English and Maths (if not held at A2/AS-level).
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass Science diploma with 45 credits at level three, 30 of which must be at distinction
• International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths, or 5 in Maths Studies required if grade C/4 not held at GCSE. Minimum of 4 in English Language required if grade C/4 not held at GCSE.
• BTEC Nationals: Pass Applied Science Diploma with D*DD plus five GCSEs at B/5 or above including two relevant sciences
• Other national and international qualifications considered.
• Second year entry may be possible with suitable qualifications.

Selection Process

• When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.
• Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the School of Biological Sciences.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard 

Year 1

• Year 1 is a shared programme across our Medical Sciences degree programmes. This will ensure that you build firm knowledge- and skill-based foundations on which to specialise as you move through the years towards graduation.

Modules

• The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (double module)
• The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology (double module)
• From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
• Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience (double module)
• Medical Bioscience

Year 2

• Year 2 is a mixture of core and optional modules that will allow specialisation and present a range of options that will complement your core interests.

Core modules

• Pathophysiology of Disease
• Research Topic
• Option modulesOverall, from the two groups below, you must choose at least two modules from those marked .

Choose two option modules from:

• Physiology and Pharmacology 
• Physiology of Excitable Cells
• Genomes
• Principles of Microbiology
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Global Change Biology and Conservation
• Medical Microbiology

Then choose one option module from:

• Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
• Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
• Genes, Development and Inheritance
• Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
• Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
• Bioinformatics
• Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour
• Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids
• Protein Control in Cellular Regulation
• Behavioural Neurobiology

Final Year

• Your final year of study (or penultimate year if you choose to study for the MBiolSci) will build on your knowledge and skills, providing a focus on areas aligned with your speciality. During this year, you will also have the opportunity to undertake your own research project. 

Core module

• Understanding Disease: an Integrated Approach

Option modules

• Overall, from the list of option modules below, you must choose at least three modules from those marked 

Choose two option modules from:

• Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
• Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Gene Expression: Molecular Basis and Medical Relevance
• Molecular and Cellular Immunology
• Human Genetics
• Microbial Biotechnology
• Structural Biology

Then choose one pair of option modules from:

• Experimental Research Project A plus Experimental Research Project B (double module)
• Education Research Project A plus Education Research Project B (double module)
• Field Research Project A (Operation Wallacea) plus Experimental Research Project B (double module)
• Analytical Research Project (double module) plus one additional option module from the list below
• Steered Research Project (double module) plus one additional option module from the list below

Finally, choose two option modules from:

• Cellular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
• Current and Future Therapeutics
• Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour
• Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
• Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics
• Human and Environmental Microbiomics
• Neuroscience Futures
• Genes and Development 
• Conservation and Ecological Genetics
• Behavioural Ecology

Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)

• You have the opportunity to spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions or working in an industrial placement (eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2). You would return to the University after this year to complete your final year. Alternatively, you can opt to continue studying at the University and complete your degree in three years (your decision on whether to pursue these options will be made at the beginning of your second year).