Medical Physiology BSc (Hons)
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Medical Physiology BSc (Hons) and other courses in anatomy, physiology and pathology at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Medical Sciences
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 | |
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Median salary | £25500 | £28500 | £35000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £29000 | £22500 - £37000 | £25500 - £44500 |
All Medical Sciences courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25154 | £26830 | £32977 |
25-75 percentile range | £22123 - £29608 | £21022 - £35666 | £25332 - £42896 |
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Course Description
Physiology is the study of biological function. On our medical physiology course you will study human function at the level of whole organisms, tissues, cells and molecules.
Physiology is fundamental to medicine and in our programme you will study function in both health and disease. As well as physiology you will also cover subjects such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, genetics and neuroscience.
This will provide you with the skills and knowledge for a range of careers both within and outside of scientific fields.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Medical Physiology BSc (Hons) at The University of Manchester
30% | Natural and social science professionals |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for anatomy, physiology and pathology
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Qualification requirements
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester International Foundation Programme in partnership with The University of Manchester are required to achieve a minimum of AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject (excluding EAP) and an EAP score of B in every component. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation Year are required to achieve a minimum of AAB or 75% overall with grades AA or 75% in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B or 65% in a 3rd subject (excluding EAP) and an EAP score of B or 65% in every component. All applicants resident or studying in the UK are required to attend an interview. Applicants studying other foundation programmes should contact [email protected] to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With no less than 6.5 in any component. OR an equivalent qualification. |
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:
January 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)
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About The University of Manchester
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Medical Physiology BSc (Hons) | University of East London | - | - | - | £9250 | £14160 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Physiological Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 81% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £16000 | 126 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
Physiological Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £24800 | 193 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13400 | - | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
Physiology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 100% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 173 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Health Physiology BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 68% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 142 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Westminster | 85% | 10% | 13% | £9250 | £15400 | 99 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Medical Physiology BSc (Hons) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15100 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15100 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Physiology BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 79% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £34800 | 202 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |