Course summary

Overview Why study BSc Medical Physiology at Middlesex? This course equips students with a deep understanding of human physiology and its relevance to medical practice and overall human health. What sets us apart is our dedicated team of academic experts and clinical practitioners who use diverse teaching methods to ensure your success. Our cutting-edge Hatchcroft Building provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories with the latest industry equipment. We're also proud to have a partnership with Saracens Rugby Club, offering you unique opportunities for high-performance teaching and research. What will you learn? Throughout your three-year journey, you'll delve into the intricacies of human physiology. Year 1 covers the basics, including cell biology, anatomy, and human physiology. Year 2 explores cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems in depth, along with research techniques and employability skills. Year 3 takes your knowledge to the next level, focusing on diagnostics, human performance, and independent research. By the end of the program, you'll have a solid grasp of heart, lung, musculoskeletal, and nervous system diseases. You'll also be skilled in recording, analyzing anthropometric and physiological data, and understand the significance of research in advancing scientific knowledge. How do we support your career development? Personalized Support: Throughout your course, our experienced mentors, including Personal Tutors, Student Learning Assistants, and Graduate Academic Assistants, provide tailored guidance in your field. Real-World Exposure: Our strong ties with NHS trusts and industry specialists offer opportunities for valuable placements and optional placement years, subject to availability. Wide-Ranging Career Prospects: Graduates land roles like applied physiologists and exercise physiologists in esteemed organizations such as the armed forces, NHS, research centers, and pharmaceutical companies, making your skills highly sought after. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/