Human Physiology, Physical Activity & Health BSc

Course overview

Are you interested in how the body works, the mechanisms that allow us to function, and what goes wrong in disease?

This course is designed to provide a broad scientific foundation and develop key graduate skills for those interested in human physiology, physical activity and health.

You'll explore how physical activity can be applied across a range of settings to inform rehabilitation strategies, improve health and combat disease.

By choosing Leeds, you’ll be part of an investigative-based learning experience, informed by cutting edge research delivered by world renowned academics.

This 3-year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training, subject to suitable academic performance and availability. You would study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project within one of the major research laboratories in the School of Biomedical Sciences or an appropriate period of work-based practice.

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB

Including biology or physical education, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.

We accept the following:

• Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, PE.

• Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, psychology, statistics.

Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.

When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you’re taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example A in one of the above qualifications with ABB at A-level (BSc applicants).

GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English. The Faculty of Biological Sciences will accept Level 2 Functional Skills as equivalent to C/4 in GCSE English.

International Baccalaureate

Career opportunities

As well as providing you with subject-specific knowledge, we aim to equip you with the skills and attributes required to enter the diverse range of careers available to biomedical science graduates, and those who specialise in human physiology, physical activity and health. All of our degrees place a strong emphasis on practical-based teaching, active learning, online learning, team working, creative problem solving, and independent learning.

Throughout the degree, you’ll gain a wide range of skills and attributes which are highly valued by employers. Supported by the Faculty's student opportunity team, Leeds for Life scheme and your academic and personal tutor, you’ll be ideally placed to focus on your personal and professional development and make the most of your time at university.

Typical graduate careers include:

• Exercise physiologist/rehabilitation
• Personal trainer
• Clinical scientist
• Biomedical scientist
• Academic researcher
• Physician associate
• Medical communications
• Clinical rehabilitation
• Clinical research associate
• Teaching
• Medical sales representative

Examples of recent graduate destinations include:

• Clinical exercise specialist
• Cardiographer
• Clinical research coordinator
• Clinical trials associate
• Fitness coach
• Graduate management trainee
• Civil service fast stream
• MSc Data science and analytics
• MSc Physiotherapy
• Trainee clinical scientist (NHS STP)
• Graduate medicine
• PGCE (teaching)
• Research analyst
• Commercial development coordinator
• Therapy assistant (NHS)
• Occupational therapist
• Physiotherapist