Medical Physiology and Diagnostics (Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

On the BSc in Medical Physiology and Diagnostics (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton  you will follow one of two pathways, either Cardiovascular Physiology or Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Science. Medical Physiology and Diagnostics covers the theoretical knowledge required for you to pursue a career as a scientist within a healthcare environment or other areas that require detailed knowledge of human physiology and understanding of disease processes. 

Key facts

• Knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body will be developed so that you can appreciate the range of clinical abnormalities that occur as a result of disease. 

• Although the main focus will be either Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Science, depending on your choice of specialist area, the academic provision will not be limited to these areas but will also cover the physiology and pathophysiology of the wider systems to provide an extensive knowledge base. 

• You will consider the diagnostic tests used within your specialist professional area and be able to understand how test results are used to plan subsequent treatment. 

• It will provide you with a comprehensive appreciation of a number of specialisms in physiological sciences through broad experiential components in cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep sciences in order to develop a more holistic view of the areas contributing to high-quality care.

Potential Career Paths

• You will be prepared to enter a career as an associate healthcare practitioner in cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep physiology in a hospital department dependent on your choice of specialist discipline. 

• During your employment you will be able to build up a portfolio of recognition, which may allow you to become a practitioner.  

• The award provides an ideal background for graduate entry into the NHS Scientist Training Programme. Opportunities will then also exist, to progress to higher levels within the healthcare science career framework, taking on responsibility for higher level diagnostic tests, training, and management roles.  

• You will also be equipped at the end of your studies to apply for a role in any career which requires a physiological science degree for example teaching, medical and pharmaceutical sales representatives, research etc.