Medical Physiology

Medical physiology is the study of how the human body functions: the mechanisms by which the heart pumps blood, the lungs exchange gases, the kidneys filter plasma, the nervous system coordinates movement and sensation, and the endocrine system regulates metabolism and reproduction. It is a discipline that sits at the heart of medicine and healthcare, providing the scientific basis for understanding how disease disrupts normal function and how treatments restore it. A thorough grounding in physiology is essential for anyone working in clinical healthcare or biomedical research.

At Middlesex University, the degree develops your understanding of human physiology across all of the major organ systems, alongside the analytical and laboratory skills needed to investigate physiological function. You will study cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, endocrine and musculoskeletal physiology, examining how these systems are regulated and how they interact. The foundation year option provides additional preparation for students who need to build their scientific foundations before engaging with degree-level content.

The part-time mode of delivery makes the programme accessible to students who are balancing their studies with work or other commitments. Middlesex's London campus provides access to the clinical and research environments of one of the world's great healthcare cities.

Graduates of medical physiology degrees work in clinical physiology, healthcare science, biomedical research, pharmaceutical development, fitness and health promotion, and science education. Many go on to further professional training in nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or medicine via graduate entry routes. Postgraduate study in physiology, clinical science, biomedical science or a related health profession is a natural next step for those who want to specialise further.