Physiology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Physiology is one of the key disciplines underpinning our knowledge of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. Physiology is the study of how the body works. More than any other of the biological sciences, it involves using an understanding of biological process at the most basic level to explain how a whole organ or an entire body functions. It is this integrated aspect that puts Physiology at the centre of the biological and medical sciences.
We are ranked 2nd in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in the The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025!
Physiology is one of the key disciplines underpinning our knowledge of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. Physiology is the study of how the body works. More than any other of the biological sciences, it involves using an understanding of biological process at the most basic level to explain how a whole organ or an entire body functions. It is this integrated aspect that puts Physiology at the centre of the biological and medical sciences.
We are ranked 2nd in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in the The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025!
Physiological studies of normal biological function provide the basis for understanding the abnormal function observed in human and animal disease and for developing new therapeutic treatments. The scope of physiology ranges from investigation of molecular actions in single cells to studying the way our body systems control our ability to think, eat, sleep and perform exercise. To achieve this, Physiologists must also use the related disciplines of anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, genetics and immunology.
5 year MSci degree
This degree offers you the opportunity to undertake a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment and graduate after five years with an MSci (an undergraduate Masters degree) instead of a BSc.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A33-H09
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
For entry to Year 2: Satisfactory completion of HNC Applied Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit.
Scottish HND
For entry to Year 3: Satisfactory completion of HND Applied Sciences (240 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit 1 and A in Graded Unit 2. Curriculum to include: Human Metabolism (H92D 35) is preferred but not essential. OR For entry to Year 3: Satisfactory completion of HND Applied Biological Sciences (240 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit 1 and A in Graded Unit 2.
Scottish Higher
Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education. National 5 in English also required.
Scottish Advanced Higher
For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). National 5 in English also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A minimum of DMM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Five subjects at Higher at H3, to include 2 Science or Mathematics subjects. O in English or in English Language also required for entry.
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