BSc Medical Physiology

The BSc Medical Physiology at the University of East London (UEL) is a three-year undergraduate programme designed for students who wish to study how the human body functions, in health and disease. The degree years cover anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and practical lab skills. Students use equipment such as ECGs, lung function tests, imaging, and fitness tests. They also learn research and data-analysis skills. It prepares students for roles in health science, research, or further study.

There may be optional short work placements or a sandwich year. In the final year, students take major modules such as clinical physiology, applied physiology, pathology, a research project, and a career enhancement portfolio. Optional modules may include toxicology and exercise physiology techniques. Students are taught using lectures, seminars, lab practicals, workshops, group projects, and external visits. They practise using scientific equipment, collect data, analyse results, and report findings. Assessment comprises coursework, practical reports, presentations, data analysis tasks, and a significant research project in the final year.