Physiology (BSc (Hons))
Physiology is the study of how humans and other animals function at all levels: the whole body, the cells it is composed of, and the molecular processes happening inside these cells.
An understanding of normal physiology forms the basis for the practice of human and veterinary medicine (and much of dentistry). Physiology is distinctive among the biological sciences in that it takes an integrated, holistic view of the whole organism, bringing together knowledge from a range of disciplines to create an overall understanding of the living organism.
Other life sciences have adopted a reductionist approach, concentrating on a single component of a complex system rather than the system as a whole. Physiology brings these fragments together to understand how a living organism works.
If you enjoy working with the details as well as the overall picture, then maybe Physiology is the degree for you.
The course starts with the basic Year 1 material common to Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (CK402).
In Year 2 it builds on this by examining the fundamental molecular processes that occur in all cells and the function of some specialised cell types, such as nerve and muscle cells. Based on this foundation in cellular physiology, the course then deals with interactions between large populations of cells and with the integrated function of organ systems as they occur in whole animals, principally humans.
Year 3 provides a deep insight into the functions of the body systems (eg nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory systems) and includes core modules in Pharmacology (how drugs can be used both to alter biological function and to reveal new aspects of biology), immunology (study of the body’s defence mechanisms), and a literature review style research project.
In Year 4, you will be introduced to issues in diverse areas of Physiology with a focus on the research literature and exploration of methods, data analysis and theories of molecular, cell and integrative physiology. The application of basic science to human health and disease is explored. You will also undertake a research project under the supervision of academic staff.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
Recognised Qualifications
- All India Senior School Certificate
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12
- Indian School Certificate (Year 12)
Band 1 Programmes
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum average of 90% + in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.
Band 2 Programmes
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum average of 80-89% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.
Band 3 Programmes
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum average of 75-79% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.
Additional Requirements
- Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% in Maths is required.
- Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject.
The minimum standard required depends on the equivalency of the degree and the grading scheme used in each university or country, but as a general guide, a second class honours or GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/5.0 is required.
English language requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their English language proficiency; the minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual section with a score lower than 6.0, or TOEFL equivalent.
- Course Code: CK402
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
92000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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