BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences)
Entry requirements
Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us. There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton. Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course. International Applicants: International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply Applicants who are classed as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes ( https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Home-or-Overseas-fees-the-basics ) will still be considered as long as their country of domicile is the United Kingdom and sponsorship for a Student Visa is not required or in the UK on a Skilled Work visa .
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 45%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 720 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 84%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Molecular and Cell biology
- Scientific Basis of Cardiovascular Respiratory and Sleep Science
- Succeeding at University in Healthcare Science
- Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Professional Development in Healthcare Science I
- Cardiac Physiology I
- Cardiac Physiology II
- Respiratory and Sleep Physiology I
- Respiratory Physiology II
- Professional Development in Healthcare Science II
- Professional Final Assessment
- Research Project
- Advanced Cardiac Physiology
- Advanced Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at University of Wolverhampton do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at University of Wolverhampton?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at University of Wolverhampton?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) at University of Wolverhampton?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.