BSc Medical Physiology with a Modern Language
About this course
A BSc in Medical Physiology with a Modern Language is an undergraduate degree combining the study of human biological systems with language acquisition. Core topics include Data Analysis. The course includes a compulsory year abroad and an optional placement year, and holds Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, From Molecules to Cells, and Body Systems, alongside optional language modules in French, German, Italian, or Spanish. The second year progresses to subjects like Endocrinology, Body Systems 2, Membrane Excitability: Ion Channels & Transporters in Action, and Science Communication, with further language study options available. The final year focuses on advanced areas through compulsory modules including Advanced Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Systems, Membrane Transport and Signalling in Health & Disease, and Physiology - Essay Paper, alongside various project options and language courses.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences)
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 110 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 39%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 36%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 32%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Tutorials Year 1
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- From Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Laboratory Science
- Introduction to Experimental Biology - Human Biology
- Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)
- Body Systems
- Excitable Cells: the Foundations of Neuroscience
- Health & Safety online course
- History of Biology
- Biodiversity
- Genes, Evolution and Development
- Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology
- Drugs: From Molecules to Man
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 1
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- French Language 3
- German Language 3
- Italian Language 3
- Spanish Language 3
- Academic Tutorials Year 2
- Physiology RSM
- Human Sciences EDM
- Endocrinology
- Body Systems 2
- Membrane Excitability: Ion Channels & Transporters in Action
- Science Communication
- `Omic Technologies & Resources
- Immunology
- Drugs & the Brain
- Motor Systems
- Sensory Systems
- Haematology
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Science & Biomedicine
- French Language 5
- German Language 4
- Italian Language 5
- Spanish Language 5
- Academic Tutorials Year 3
- Advanced Endocrinology
- Cardiovascular Systems
- Membrane Transport and Signalling in Health & Disease
- Physiology - Essay Paper
- Physiology - Problem Paper
- Projects
- Life Sciences Enterprise Project
- Science Communication Project
- HSTM Project
- MSci Bioinformatics Tools and Resources
- Computational Approaches to Biology
- MSci Reproducible Data Science
- French Language 6
- German Language 5
- Italian Language 6
- Spanish Language 6
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Physiology with a Modern Language at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Physiology with a Modern Language at University of Manchester do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Physiology with a Modern Language at University of Manchester?
91% 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 with a Modern Language at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medical Physiology with a Modern Language at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
Does BSc Medical Physiology with a Modern Language at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Physiology with a Modern Language at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.