BSc Medical Physiology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Medical Physiology is an undergraduate degree exploring the complex anatomy and detailed function of the human body in health and disease, with an emphasis on physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology. Core topics include Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year, year abroad, or foundation year. The course begins with a foundation year covering fundamental chemistry, biology, study skills, and health analytics before progressing to core first-year studies in cell biology, biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology, and microbiology. The second year advances through infection and immunity, physiological regulation, experimental pharmacology, functional anatomy, and cellular biochemistry. The final year focuses on advanced topics such as cellular pathology, clinical physiology, and applied physiology alongside an independent research project and career enhancement portfolio. Optional modules in the final year include neuropsychopharmacology and emerging therapeutics, cardiovascular and pulmonary pharmacology, toxicology, and exercise physiology techniques.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects including Grade B in Biology or Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in Applied Science or relevant (science-based) subject BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) - at least Merit in relevant subjects Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, including Higher Level Grade 4 in Biology or Chemistry We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 345 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 74%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 20%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Fundamental Chemistry and Biology
- Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth)
- Essential Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals in Microbiology
- Optional Short Placement
- Infection & Immunity
- Physiological Regulation
- Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology
- Functional Anatomy
- Cellular Biochemistry
- Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth
- Level 5 Short Work Placement
- Cellular Pathology
- Clinical Physiology
- Applied Physiology
- Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth)
- Neuropsychopharmacology & Emerging Therapeutics
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Exercise Physiology Techniques
- Level 6 Short Work Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Physiology at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £38,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £10,500 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Physiology at University of East London do next?
85% 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 East London?
88% 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 East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Does BSc Medical Physiology at University of East London 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 East London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.