BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology
Course Overview
This medical physiology course provides a comprehensive exploration of the human body's structure and function in both health and disease. You will gain a strong foundation in core biomedical sciences and practical, hands-on experience with diagnostic techniques. The program also offers a unique opportunity to enhance your employability through an optional professional placement year.
Key Program Highlights
- Integrated study of core disciplines including anatomy, histology, biochemistry, and pharmacology
- Hands-on practical experience with diagnostic techniques like ECG, fitness testing, and chest X-rays
- Investigation of disease mechanisms and the breakdown of body systems
- Opportunity to earn a first-aid qualification and study life support systems
- Optional four-year pathway with a professional work placement year in a laboratory setting
Course Overview
This medical physiology course provides a comprehensive exploration of the human body's structure and function in both health and disease. You will gain a strong foundation in core biomedical sciences and practical, hands-on experience with diagnostic techniques. The program also offers a unique opportunity to enhance your employability through an optional professional placement year.
Key Program Highlights
- Integrated study of core disciplines including anatomy, histology, biochemistry, and pharmacology
- Hands-on practical experience with diagnostic techniques like ECG, fitness testing, and chest X-rays
- Investigation of disease mechanisms and the breakdown of body systems
- Opportunity to earn a first-aid qualification and study life support systems
- Optional four-year pathway with a professional work placement year in a laboratory setting
Requirements
Modules
- 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
- Infection & Immunity
- Physiological Regulation
- Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology
- Functional Anatomy
- Cellular Biochemistry
- Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth
- 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