Medical Physiology University of Leicester

Overview

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.

Physiology is the study of study of the mechanisms and functions within living systems from the ionic level up to the whole animal. To maintain healthy function, all of these aspects must operate optimally, including adapting to changes in the internal or external environment. 

The Medical Physiology course at the University of Leicester  is delivered in modules, allowing you some flexibility to focus on areas that align with your developing interests. Over the programme, in addition to subject-specific knowledge, you will gain important transferable skills that will make you an attractive prospect for future employers.

Careers and employability

• Degrees prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities.

• You will get excellent training in analytical thinking, data-analysis, problem-solving, the communication of complex concepts, and in how to apply scientific methodology to projects.

• This unique transferable skills set means that University of Leicester Biological Sciences graduates are highly desirable to employers.

Graduate destinations

• Many of graduates follow further training for research careers in biology, often through our MSc or PhD programmes at Leicester.

• Others gain positions in the NHS, in medical or pharmaceutical laboratories, in environmental management, in teaching, or in skilled professions outside of biology.

A few examples of pathways that our graduates have successfully taken include:

• Graduate medicine

• Postgraduate research (MSc or PhD)

• Laboratory Research Scientist

• The NHS Scientist Training Programme

• NHS Clinical Scientist (physiologist, genetic counsellor, mental health support)

• Clinical trials coordination

• Teaching

• Science communication

• Wildlife protection

• Financial Auditor