Studying physiology at university
Example course modules
- The cell
- Chemistry for the life sciences
- Staying alive - adaptation in physiological systems
- Epithelial physiology
- Intergrative neuroscience
- Cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology
- Human endocrinology
- Neurobiology
- Experimental techniques in human physiology
- Inherited disorders
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 17 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about physiology
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Chemistry
- Biology
Useful to have
- Psychology
- Physics
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Six months after graduating
- Therapy professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Medical researcher
- Physiological scientist
- Exercise physiologist
Other real-life job examples
- Retail pharmacist
- Perfusionist
What employers like about this subject
A physiology degree will help you to develop subject-specific skills in understanding the mechanisms that underlie the function of the body in health and disease, and in pharmacology, biochemistry, neuroscience, genetics and anatomy. Transferable skills you can develop include excellent communication and reporting skills, problem-solving, research and numeracy skills. Physiology is a very specialist subject and many graduates go on to complete a medical degree after completing their physiology studies. Physiology graduates usually go to work in hospitals or universities after graduating, but other industries that recruit them include the life sciences, sports, retail chemists and the finance industry.
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