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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B121

Human Physiology

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Human Physiology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. With our human physiology degree, you’ll develop strong theoretical and technical skills in the assessment of human health and disease. You’ll look in-depth at the human body – from the cellular level to the whole person – through specialisms like cell and molecular sciences, neuroscience, exercise and nutritional physiology, and cardiovascular science. In our specialist laboratories, you’ll learn how to monitor and scientifically investigate the physiological systems in our bodies and how they react when stressed from illness or the environment. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £2,447 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cell and Molecular Physiology
Neurophysiology and Neuroscience
Cardiovascular Physiology
Exercise and Nutritional Physiology
Human Anatomy and Body Systems
Pathophysiology and Disease Mechanisms
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:B121
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Grades BBC or equivalent, including grade C or above in Biology or Human Biology

International Baccalaureate

28 points

To include HL 5 in Biology AND HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

Home Student Fee

£2,447

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£27,000£30,000
3 years£23,500£28,500£31,500
5 years£25,500£33,000£41,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Human Physiology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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