- Develop your research skills with an integrated master's degree, making you more attractive to future employers in both academia and industry.
- Explore an area that advances our understanding of normal function in living systems and the dysfunction that occurs in disease - which is of key importance to the health sciences.
- Study at a university ranked 8th in the UK for anatomy and physiology (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Master of MSci Medical Physiology at The University of Manchester
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Master of MSci Medical Physiology at The University of Manchester
The MSci Medical Physiology at The University of Manchester is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Manchester, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 4 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities.
About Master of MSci Medical Physiology
This course will enable you to achieve an integrated master's degree while you study for a BSc, giving you significant research experience that will be invaluable for a PhD and a career in research.
Physiology is fundamental to medicine and on this course you will study function in both health and disease. As well as physiology you will also cover subjects such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, genetics and neuroscience.
In Year 4, you will undertake a major research project in one of the University's more than 200 research labs to achieve your undergraduate master's award.
Our course has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology , which recognises academic excellence in the biosciences and highlights degrees that educate the research and development leaders and innovators of the future.
Physiology is the study of biological function. On our medical physiology course you will study human function at the level of whole organisms, tissues, cells and molecules.
Discover more about biosciences integrated masters.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of MSci Medical Physiology at The University of Manchester
Entry Requirements
35-36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 to 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry.
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade 4 or C;
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.5 in any component);
- an acceptable equivalent qualification.
Please note that if you hold English as a Second Language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Student Visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the B2 level.
Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .
Career Opportunities after Completing Master of MSci Medical Physiology
Career opportunities
The significant research skills and experience you will gain in the Year 4 MSci research project will pave the way for a PhD, as well as preparing you for work in both industry and academia.
Find out more about how we help our students prepare for the workplace and the careers our graduates go into within and outside the lab.
Accrediting organisations
This course has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology.
Advanced Accreditation recognises academic excellence in the biosciences, highlighting degrees that contain a significant research element and educate the future leaders of research and development.
The criteria require evidence that graduates meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including gaining substantial research experience.
In recognition of this, a graduate of an advanced accredited course can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after just two years of practice, rather than the usual three.
These graduates can attain the qualifications of Chartered Biologist or Chartered Scientist one year sooner than graduates from other courses.
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of MSci Medical Physiology at The University of Manchester
Master of MSci Medical Physiology at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester