BSc (Hons) Human Physiology

With our Human Physiology degree, you’ll develop both a strong theoretical and a practical understanding of physiology, with a particular focus on physical activity and health. You’ll look in-depth at the human body – from the cellular level to the whole person – through specialisms like molecular biology, neuromuscular physiology, cardiovascular science and human movement science.

You’ll also get up to speed with the latest theories about how the body responds to movement, exercise and nutrition. In our high-tech laboratories, you’ll learn how to monitor and scientifically investigate the various physiological systems as bodies come under stress from illness or our environment.

The degree combines the Department’s life and health sciences teaching strengths with our internationally regarded research expertise.

Physiology is the study of how organisms work - in this case, humans – and with us, you will study human function from the molecular and cellular level through organs to the whole body. It’s a subject that underpins medical science and as part of this degree, you will consider aspects of pathophysiology, exploring what happens when things go wrong and some of the strategies that are used to treat dysfunction.

The Department has a strong research ethos in many aspects of human physiology and you will benefit from this as you enter your final year and undertake your research project, working alongside leading physiology researchers.

Study Human Physiology with us and you'll emerge as an independent thinker who can apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills to real-world problems.  Your knowledge and skills will prepare you for a range of postgraduate study options, e.g. masters and Ph.D. programs, as well as employment in a variety of settings, including biological and pharmaceutical industries.

What is the length of the course?

• 3 years full-time,
• 4 years with a placement year