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BSc Physiology

Physiology is the study of living organisms. This programme is for second year entry only.

Physiology stretches from the basic biochemical processes that drive the functions of individual cells right through to the workings of the body's systems and how they interact to produce a healthy living individual. Physiology is also essential to understand how we survive and adapt to a vast array of different conditions and environments. Pregnancy, high altitude, deep sea diving, trekking across a desert, exercise or even making the transition from life in the womb to life outside all require major changes to our physiological state. Medicine requires an in depth understanding of physiology to understand the causes and effects of different disease processes. 

Degree Features

  • After completing the first year of BSc Biomedical Sciences, it is possible to transfer on to the BSc Physiology specialist degree.  Please see our Biomedical Sciences page for further information on year one study.
  • The Physiology BSc Programme is designed to provide a strong basic training in the cellular and systems physiology.  In the first two years we aim to provide our students with a strong grasp of the main physiological systems. You will also study some cell biology and biochemistry as well as a number of options including genetics, chemistry, psychology, anatomy, developmental biology to name a few.
  • In the third year our teaching is research-led and students will supplement their studies by reading original research papers and reviews published in the scientific literature. All final year students must undertake a laboratory or library research project in physiology. Please see the course outline below for further information on study in years two and three.
  • If you are currently a first year UCL Biomedical Sciences student and would like further information on the BSc Physiology degree please contact:  Programme Tutor: Dr Ian Edwards, i.edwards@ucl.ac.ukProgramme Administrator: Anushka Magan, a.magan@ucl.ac.uk, 0203 108 1034

Modules for Year Two

  • Animal and Human Physiology: Integrative Physiology
  • Systems Neuroscience
  • Essential Protein Structure and Function
  • Essential Molecular Biology
  • Structure and Function of Nervous Systems
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods and Computing

Plus a wide range of optional modules to total four course units.

Modules for Year Three

  • Literature Research Project in Physiology

OR

  • Laboratory Research Project in Physiology

Plus a wide range of optional modules to total four course units.

For information on entry requirements, fees, how to apply and much more visit the BSc Biomedical Sciences Prospectus Page.

BSc Biomedical Sciences Prospectus Page