University of East London
UCAS Code: B121 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above required
Relevant subject required with grade merit in all level 3 Biology / Chemistry units
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Relevant subject required with Biology or Chemistry units at grade merit or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Relevant subject required with Biology or Chemistry units at grade merit or above
Including Biology / Chemistry at grade H2 or above
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About this course
On our medical physiology course, you will study the complex anatomy and detailed function of the human body in both health and disease. We place a strong emphasis on learning about the body's structure and functions, with a focus on physiology, anatomy, histology, biochemistry and pharmacology.
We'll give you practical skills in bioscience techniques and instrumentation used to investigate the human body in health and disease, such as lung function, exercise and fitness tests, medical imaging (chest X-rays) and electrocardiograms (ECG).
You'll develop skills in communication, presentation, statistics and IT. All students complete a first aid course and develop a business enterprise in biosciences. All students also develop research skills by completing a research project. During the course you will have the opportunity to do short placements either within UEL or abroad, and go on external visits to enhance your learning and employability.
Graduates from this course have gone onto careers as Physician Associate, Respiratory Physiologist, Cardiologist, Audiologists, sonography, teaching, graduate entry medicine and further study (masters and PhD).
Modules
Year 1: Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth) (Core), Essential Chemistry (Core), Cell Biology (Core), Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Core), Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology (Core), Fundamentals in Microbiology (Core), Optional Short Placement (Optional)
Year 2: Infection & Immunity (Core), Physiological Regulation (Core), Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology (Core), Functional Anatomy (Core), Cellular Biochemistry (Core), Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth (Core), Level 5 Short Work Placement (Optional), Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year) (Optional)
Year 3: Cellular Pathology (Core), Clinical Physiology (Core), Applied Physiology (Core), Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth) (Core), Neuropsychopharmacology & Emerging Therapeutics (Optional), Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Pharmacology (Optional), Toxicology (Optional), Exercise Physiology Techniques (Optional), Level 6 Short Work Placement (Optional)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment methods
We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations and a final-year project. Most of the assessment in your first year is by coursework and we'll give you as much feedback as possible.
In your third year, you'll either take five core modules or undertake a work placement. We'll assess you accordingly.
Year 1 - 58% Portfolio/Coursework, 42% Laboratory/Practical/ICT
Year 2 - 42% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 42% Portfolio/Coursework, 16% Laboratory/Practical/ICT
Year 3 - 53% Portfolio/Coursework, 38% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 9% Laboratory/Practical/ICT
You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 14 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.
Tuition fees
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Stratford Campus
School of Health, Sport and Bioscience (HSB)
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