Manchester Metropolitan University
Human Physiology BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Human Physiology BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £32000 £23500 £29500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £34000 £17000 - £26500 £17500 - £35500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25117 £27621 £34385
25-75 percentile range £22094 - £29582 £21796 - £35866 £26352 - £43953

Course Description

With our human physiology degree, you’ll develop strong theoretical and technical skills in the assessment of human health and disease. You’ll look in-depth at the human body – from the cellular level to the whole person – through specialisms like cell and molecular sciences, neuroscience, exercise and nutritional physiology, and cardiovascular science.

In our specialist laboratories, you’ll learn how to monitor and scientifically investigate the physiological systems in our bodies and how they react when stressed from illness or the environment.

Group study brings vital teamwork and communication skills, while in your final year you’ll get the chance to focus and develop your academic interests through an independent piece of research, working with one of our expert researchers.

  • FEATURES AND BENEFITS
  • Provides up-to-date knowledge and skills in a number of areas of human physiology, with particular emphasis on neuroscience, cardiovascular science and exercise physiology.
  • Our high-specification teaching and research laboratories include a blood biochemistry laboratory, a new microscopy suite and exercise performance laboratories. You’ll have access to specialist equipment for research in cardiorespiratory physiology, genetics and cell biology, nutrition, orthopaedics and exercise science.
  • We are investing £115m to transform the way we teach and you learn in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Open from Autumn 2023, our new Dalton building will enhance collaboration between students, staff and industry and provide new and improved teaching spaces, including a 200-student capacity Superlab.
  • You will be taught by expert staff who research all aspects of human health and function, with expertise in areas of cardiovascular sciences, musculoskeletal health and neuroscience.
  • Get involved with research projects led by our experts as part of our RISE Research Internship programmes.
  • You’ll have access to regular online video support, which provides additional explanation and guidance on a range of topics, from coursework and exam paper guidance to lab demonstrations.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Human Physiology BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University

40% Process, plant and machine operatives
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Caring personal services
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Other Health Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Access to HE Diploma

In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English

and

GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics

The level 2 requirements may also be met through the level 3 course requirements for the course; please contact the University directly if you require further information.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Human Physiology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

UCAS application code:

B121

University Rankings

#37
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Manchester Metropolitan University

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings

Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University

undergraduates:
27525
postgraduates:
5195
Total:
32720
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FAQ about Human Physiology BSc (Hons) Manchester Metropolitan University

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £32000 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.

  • Process, plant and machine operatives (40%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (10%), Caring personal services (5%), Business and public service associate professionals (5%)

  • 20 graduates rated the course 81. This means that 81% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Human Physiology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Manchester Metropolitan University.

  • It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which is among the 23.33% lowest among all Physiology students in the UK.