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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B120
Medical Physiology
University of LeicesterLeicester, England
0 yearsDuration
£25,100Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology at University of Leicester. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The human body works through complex interactions between ions, atoms, molecules, cells and systems. Whilst allowing maintenance of diverse functions in health, even subtle changes can result in disease. Understanding how these components operate in normal physiology and how they malfunction in disease provides the opportunity to understand how we target disease and how new therapies might be developed. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 88% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Cellular Physiology and Ion Transport
Nervous System Function and Signalling
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
Renal and Gastrointestinal Physiology
Endocrine Physiology and Metabolism
Musculoskeletal Physiology and Movement
Integrated Organ Systems and Pathophysiology
Research Methods in Physiology
UCAS Code:B120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB including at least two A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. General Studies is not accepted. BBB + Level 3 Core Maths grade B (if Maths not taken as a full A or AS level). A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,100
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£25,100
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — University of Leicester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £33,000 | £43,500 |
UK subject average: £26,500 — 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
£26,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£26,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
95%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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