Health Sciences
BDS Dentistry
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Physiology is one of the key disciplines underpinning our knowledge of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. We are ranked 2nd in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in the The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025! Physiology is the study of how the body works.
Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
A degree in Physiology is taught via a selection of compulsory and optional courses to enhance your learning and prepare you for a future career or further study. In each year you will take courses adding up to 120 credits. Year 1 compulsory courses: Introduction to Medical Sciences, Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1, The Cell, Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2 and Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.
A degree in Physiology has wide applications. Many students will continue in research posts, where the intensive project work in the Honours year provides particularly valuable experience.
2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is Recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 at C or above is also required in English and Mathematics. A LEVELS Standard: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. Widening Access: CCC GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required.
Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source
International applicants: GBP 24,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,800. Source
Intake: September
Duration: 4 years (48 months)
Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/ucas-application-process/
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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