BSc (Hons) Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

With our human physiology degree, you’ll develop strong theoretical and technical skills in the assessment of human health and disease. You’ll look in-depth at the human body – from the cellular level to the whole person – through specialisms like cell and molecular sciences, neuroscience, exercise and nutritional physiology, and cardiovascular science. In our specialist laboratories, you’ll learn how to monitor and scientifically investigate the physiological systems in our bodies and how they react when stressed from illness or the environment.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Biological and Chemical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with foundation year | Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Human physiology explores how the human body works, from the molecules inside our cells to the systems that keep us alive, active and healthy. Ranked 5th in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027), the course offers a practical and research-informed approach to understanding human function. Year 1 core: Life Sciences in Practice, Professional and Research Skills, Cell and Molecular Biology, Physiological Systems, Technical Skills Assessment Level 4. Year 2 core: Diagnosis to Therapy, Infection Science and Public Health, Systems Neuroscience, Blood Science, Technical Skills Assessment Level 5. Year 3 core: Medical Physiology, Research Project, Cardiovascular Science, Technical Skills Assessment Level 6; options: Biomedical Cell Biology, Integrated Pathophysiology, Microbiology and Health.

Career pathways

BSc (Hons) Human Physiology graduates may go on to a range of subject-specific careers in the healthcare, biological, pharmaceutical, public health and other associated industries. You will be equipped to: Apply analytical and problem‑solving skills in roles across local government, environmental agencies and the civil service.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment). BTEC/CTEC: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Applied Science (Biomedical Science) or Applied Human Biology. Please note that the full Extended Diploma qualification is required to meet the Level 3 biological science requirement. T Level: Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 112 UCAS Tariff points. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade C in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with foundation y

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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