BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology and Diagnostics at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology and Diagnostics is a specialist healthcare science degree combining the study of human physiology with hands-on diagnostic training in cardiac or respiratory and sleep science. Students study both fields in Year 1 and then specialise from Level 5, training in dedicated clinical skills laboratories with an optional sandwich placement.

Faculty: Faculty of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027 | Study mode: sandwich placement option | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular Respiratory and Sleep Science and Physiology and Pathophysiology. Later years offer Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology modules, Applied Physiology, advanced specialist modules and a final-year Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles as associate healthcare practitioners in cardiac or respiratory and sleep physiology, NHS Scientist Training Programmes, further clinical training such as the Graduate Diploma in Cardiac or Respiratory Physiology or Echocardiography Training, postgraduate study, or roles such as Physician Associate or Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (no equivalences accepted). Plus 96 UCAS points: A levels AA or BCD including Biology at minimum grade B; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science MMM; Access to HE Diploma Full Award with 45 Level 3 credits of which 36 are in Science, at least 27 at Distinction and the rest at Merit (no passes); or T Level Pass with Core grade C or above. A DBS check may be requested after the first year. Applicants usually need two years of post-GCSE study, although mature applicants with relevant work experience may be considered. English language requirements apply to international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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