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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
With our Human Physiology degree, youll develop both a strong theoretical and a practical understanding of physiology, with a particular focus on physical activity and health. Youll look in-depth at the human body – from the cellular level to the whole person – through specialisms like molecular biology, neuromuscular physiology, cardiovascular science and human movement science. Youll also get up to speed with the latest theories about how the body responds to movement, exercise and nutrition. In our high-tech laboratories, youll learn how to monitor and scientifically investigate the various physiological systems as bodies come under physical and environmental stress. The degree combines the life and This course is also available with a Foundation Year.
Career prospects
Human physiology graduates may go on to a range of subject-specific careers in the healthcare, biological, pharmaceutical, public health and other associated industries. Recent graduates have secured employment in laboratory/research work, the pharmaceutical industry, education and medical communications.
Your degree will also give you a wide variety of transferable skills that can be applied to non-subject specific career pathways, such as in local government, environment agencies, teaching, management and the civil service. For those who wish to continue their studies, we offer a range of postgraduate programmes across the breadth of healthcare sciences, medicine and allied health professions.
Tuition fees
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£ 21,500per year
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : BBC
Grades BBC or equivalent, including grade C or above in Biology or Human Biology
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