BSc Medical Physiology
About this course
BSc in Medical Physiology, a physiology degree exploring how cells, tissues and organ systems function and how pathogenic mechanisms lead to disease. The curriculum covers normal human physiology and the basis for diagnostics and treatments. Students can complete the programme over three years or take an optional four-year route incorporating a period of study abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology and Chemistry. Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 96 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 49%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 22%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Natural and social science professionals: 8%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 53%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 54%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
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 Medical Physiology at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £51,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Physiology at King's College London do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Physiology at King's College London?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Physiology at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does BSc Medical Physiology at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Physiology at King's College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.