BSc Physiological Science
About this course
BSc in Physiological Science, a cellular molecular degree examining mammalian body systems from a molecular level to whole-body responses. The course covers physiological systems such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems during the first year, progressing to integrated approaches and complementary subjects like pharmacology, anatomy, and psychology. Students engage in research projects in the final year, and the programme is available for intercalation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including two core science/mathematics subjects. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics), Psychology, Physical Education. IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Psychology BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 10%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 26%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physiological Science at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £51,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Physiological Science at University of Bristol do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physiological Science at University of Bristol?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physiological Science at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physiological Science at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.