Overview

In the Human Biology and Physiology programme from University of Glasgow you will learn from world-class researchers, giving you the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics relevant to your own career goals.

Career Prospects

Physiology provides a broad scientific education, which allows you to pursue a career in research or related subjects and in areas such as universities and the pharmaceutical industry, scientific publishing and public health.

As a graduate you will have a number of direct paths open to you:

Physiologists work with clinical colleagues in the investigation of diseases

Neurophysiologists study the brain

Cellular physiologists study how individual cells work

Sports physiologists work with athletes and dieticians.

Recent graduates have gone on to train as teachers, nurses, doctors and dentists. Several have taken postgraduate courses in dietetics, metabolism and physiotherapy.

Career Options

Critical care scientist

Biomedical scientist

Audiologist

Pharmacologist

Clinical scientist

Drug safety officer

Cardiac scientist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology
Chemistry
Science Fundamentals
Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology
Contemporary Issues in Biology
Microbiology and Immunology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physiology View 42 other Bachelors in Physiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration)

Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31800 GBP / year

≈ 31800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Students: £9,535 annual fee

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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