BSc Human Physiology
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Human Physiology is an undergraduate degree focused on the study of human bodily function, health, and disease from the cellular level to whole organ systems. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can optionally complete an industrial placement year. The course is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Cell and Molecular Biology, Physiological Systems, Life Sciences in Practice, Professional and Research Skills, Interactive Learning Skills and Communication, and Technical Skills Assessment Level 4. The second year advances to diagnostic methods, public health, and nervous systems via Diagnosis to Therapy, Infection Science and Public Health, Systems Neuroscience, Blood Science, and Technical Skills Assessment Level 5. The final year involves specialized study and practical application through Medical Physiology, Cardiovascular Science, Research Project, and Technical Skills Assessment Level 6. Students can also choose from optional modules such as Biomedical Cell Biology, Integrated Pathophysiology, and Microbiology and Health.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 35%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- West Midlands: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Life Sciences in Practice
- Professional and Research Skills
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Physiological Systems
- Technical Skills Assessment Level 4
- Diagnosis to Therapy
- Infection Science and Public Health
- Systems Neuroscience
- Blood Science
- Technical Skills Assessment Level 5
- Medical Physiology
- Research Project
- Cardiovascular Science
- Technical Skills Assessment Level 6
- Biomedical Cell Biology
- Integrated Pathophysiology
- Microbiology and Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £41,500. 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 Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BSc Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Human Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.