BSc Medical Physiology
About this course
BSc in Cellular Molecular and Biological Sciences. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, meeting in part the academic requirements for Chartered Biologist (CBiol) membership. It is identical to the first three years of the MBiolSci in Medical Biosciences (Physiology).
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered
- Working: 42%
- Working and studying: 21%
- Further study: 21%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 16%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Current and Future Therapeutics
- Research Project A (Experimental)
- Research Project C
- Research Project B (Analytical)
- Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- Comparative Neurobiology
- Evolutionary Genetics
- Gene Expression: Molecular Basis and Medical Relevance
- Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- Human Genetics
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Structural Biology
- Biodiversity in Practice
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Cellular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
- Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics
- Human and Environmental Microbiology
- Neuroscience Futures
- Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
- The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
- From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
- Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
- Introduction to Medical Bioscience
- Pathophysiology of Disease
- Research Skills 1
- Research Skills 2
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
- Physiology of Excitable Cells
- Genomes
- Principles of Microbiology
- Protein Structure and Function
- Global Change Biology and Conservation
- Medical Microbiology
- From Genes to Proteins
- Introduction to Python programming for Bioscientists
- Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
- Bioinformatics
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour
- Molecular Cell Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Physiology at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Physiology at University of Leicester do next?
83% 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 University of Leicester?
82% 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 University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medical Physiology at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Medical Physiology at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Physiology at University of Leicester?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.