Medical Physiology
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This medical physiology degree in central London is orientated to human health and disease and will help you gain a sound introduction to understanding the mechanisms that underlie normal tissue function, at the isolated cellular, organ and whole human levels. The first year is common to all the Biomedical Science programmes.
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- Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education.
- Teaching by internatio…
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This medical physiology degree in central London is orientated
to human health and disease and will help you gain a sound
introduction to understanding the mechanisms that underlie normal
tissue function, at the isolated cellular, organ and whole human
levels. The first year is common to all the Biomedical Science
programmes.
Watch the video here, or access the 'interactive' tab to view at a
larger size and see any alternative films
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KEY BENEFITS
- Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education.
- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
- Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries – including our part in finding the structure of DNA.
- Career opportunities through international exchanges and working in industry.
- One of the UK's best graduate employment rates.
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONThe Medical Physiology BSc programme aims
to give a sound introduction to understanding the mechanisms that
underlie the normal function of the body, at the cellular, tissue,
organ and whole human levels. The programme provides an
understanding of human health and disease.
The first year is common to all the Biomedical Science programmes
to allow students to make informed choices in subsequent years. The
second year allows more flexibility, with a core of essential
modules that cover cellular and integrative physiology,
pharmacology and neuroscience, plus a choice of modules from
related fields within the School of Biomedical Sciences and
elsewhere in King's.
In addition, students may take a 15-credit module in an unrelated
field, such as a modern language. The final year courses reflect
the research interests of the academic staff, and here in
particular students benefit from the wide range of expertise at
King's in neuroscience, developmental biology and physiology.
ABOUT THE Department of Physiology
CAREERS Like all degree level studies, the physiology programmes
develop your ability to think critically and creatively and to work
independently. The Department of Physiology is proud of its
results: 75 to 85 per cent of its students in any one year receive
good (upper second or first class) degrees. Our graduates go on to
various destinations including medicine or dentistry, and further
degrees in the biomedical sciences. We do not expect, however, that
everyone with a physiology degree will embark on a scientific
career. Those who choose not to continue in science follow a wide
variety of career paths. In the past these have included law,
journalism, accountancy, the film industry and banking, as well as
bioengineering, fish farming, forensic science, ophthalmology and
radiography. Recent graduates have found employment as…. •
International Partnerships Assistant, a uK university • Medical
Writer and Research Associate, Medaxial • Pharmacy Assistant, a
hospital • MSc student, King’s College London
TEACHING STYLE Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures,
seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory work. Tutorials are
teaching sessions between an academic tutor and small groups of
students where there is an opportunity to discuss work in detail
and where subjects for coursework are agreed. Student seminars,
involving larger groups, poster presentations (like those used at
formal scientific meetings) and personal tutor sessions supplement
tutorials.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT Assessment is usually by
written examination at the end of each academic year, with
increasing weight given to later years of study. First-year
students have mid-sessional tests in most first-semester modules in
January. Increasing importance is being given to coursework which
often takes the form of essays or reports of practical classes.
LOCATION Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full
range of programmes on offer. As a large multi-faculty university,
we have excellent social and sporting facilities, but a key
attraction is our central London location. Our three campuses along
the River Thames are located in the cultural and social heart of
the capital and offer our students the opportunity to explore art
galleries, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants and cafés.
ABOUT THE Department of Physiology
CAREERS Like all degree level studies, the physiology programmes
develop your ability to think critically and creatively and to work
independently. The Department of Physiology is proud of its
results: 75 to 85 per cent of its students in any one year receive
good (upper second or first class) degrees. Our graduates go on to
various destinations including medicine or dentistry, and further
degrees in the biomedical sciences. We do not expect, however, that
everyone with a physiology degree will embark on a scientific
career. Those who choose not to continue in science follow a wide
variety of career paths. In the past these have included law,
journalism, accountancy, the film industry and banking, as well as
bioengineering, fish farming, forensic science, ophthalmology and
radiography. Recent graduates have found employment as…. •
International Partnerships Assistant, a uK university • Medical
Writer and Research Associate, Medaxial • Pharmacy Assistant, a
hospital • MSc student, King’s College London
TEACHING STYLE Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures,
seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory work. Tutorials are
teaching sessions between an academic tutor and small groups of
students where there is an opportunity to discuss work in detail
and where subjects for coursework are agreed. Student seminars,
involving larger groups, poster presentations (like those used at
formal scientific meetings) and personal tutor sessions supplement
tutorials.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT Assessment is usually by
written examination at the end of each academic year, with
increasing weight given to later years of study. First-year
students have mid-sessional tests in most first-semester modules in
January. Increasing importance is being given to coursework which
often takes the form of essays or reports of practical classes.
LOCATION Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full
range of programmes on offer. As a large multi-faculty university,
we have excellent social and sporting facilities, but a key
attraction is our central London location. Our three campuses along
the River Thames are located in the cultural and social heart of
the capital and offer our students the opportunity to explore art
galleries, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants and
cafés.
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