Medical Physiology Honours Middlesex University

Overview

Why study Medical Physiology Honours BSc at Middlesex University?

Physiology is a scientific discipline that’s essential to medical practice and human health. This Medical Physiology Honours BSc at the Middlesex University will give you a theoretical understanding of bodily functions, from cells and tissues through to organ systems. You’ll be taught by a dedicated team of academics and clinical practitioners, using a wide range of learning styles. The course will focus on the diagnosis of disease, assessment of human fitness, and performance under difficult environmental conditions.

You’ll also learn a wide range of analytical techniques that are most often used in clinical settings and in research on body functions. Additionally, you’ll develop the skills to record and securely store data sets – all transferable skills employers are looking for.

The specialist Hatchcroft Building is outfitted with cutting-edge facilities and you’ll have access to all the labs and equipment there. You’ll get the experience of working with the latest industry equipment from the very start.

Career Opportunities

Great emphasis is placed on ensuring that you acquire the graduate skills required by employers throughout your course and there is a variety of careers open to you once you graduate including:

• Applied Physiologist
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Practitioner
• Clinical Scientist specialising in cardiac science or neurophysiology
• Exercise Physiologist

Typical employers of medical physiology graduates include  the armed forces, NHS, health and fitness industry, research centres and academic institutions and, medical device and pharmaceutical companies.