University of East London

BSc Medical Physiology

University of East London

Course overview

The BSc Medical Physiology (with Foundation Year) at the University of East London (UEL) is a four-year undergraduate degree (including the foundation year) that helps students who may not yet have strong enough science qualifications to enter the full degree. The course focuses on how the human body functions in health and disease. Students study anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, and pharmacology.

 

In the foundation year, students build foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, as well as academic skills. In the final year, students focus on clinical physiology, applied physiology, research project work, and optional modules such as toxicology or exercise physiology. A placement is offered as an optional extra year.

 

Students learn through lectures, seminars, lab practicals, group work, external visits, and sometimes short placements. They work with scientific tools and data, practise research skills, and present their work. Assessment includes coursework, lab reports, presentations, data analysis tasks, and the major research project in the final year.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Applicants typically require 64 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, including A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T Levels, or equivalent.

  • A GCSE grade 4/C or level 2 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics is required.

 

English Proficiency:

 

  • International applicants must meet the English language requirements, which include an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and a minimum of 5.5 in Listening and Reading.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500

  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Medical Physiology (with Foundation Year) from the University of East London enter a wide range of roles where physiology, science, and health intersect. Possible job titles include:

  • Clinical Physiologist

  • Biomedical Scientist

  • Research Assistant in physiology or medicine

  • Health Science Educator

  • Pharmaceutical Technician

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study BSc Medical Physiology (with Foundation Year) in the University of East London is £15,560 for international students. This is subject to a yearly increase. 

Admission

Applications for the University of East London BSc Medical Physiology (with Foundation Year)  course are made directly through the university for international students. If you need help, you can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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