Physiology, _BSc

15 Credit Points

• Physiology is the science of understanding life. It allows you to explore and understand why your body does what it does and how it does it;
• This introductory physiology course explores living processes at the level of cells and molecules;
• The course lays down many of the fundamental concepts of physiology required to appreciate advanced study of many of the medical science disciplines;
• You will gain practical experience and understanding of electrophysiological techniques required for the study of electrically excitable tissues, like nerves and muscle;
• You will also gain valuable experience in the key skill of writing formal scientific reports

15 Credit Points

• this course will provide a comprehensive understanding of how genetic information is stored, how it is accessed by the cell to form functional proteins and how the release of this information is controlled to produce a healthy human child;
• understanding this process is essential to understanding the basis of human disease and the course will examine how genetic differences affect disease susceptibility;
• this popular, comprehensive and cutting edge course will equip students with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence in molecular biology required to progress on all courses undertaken in the School of Medical Sciences

15 Credit Points

• this course is the cornerstone to all the advanced science courses in later years and provides you with key skills for success in science;
• feedback from employers drove the course design to give specific and focused science skills to enhance your employability;
• numerical, analytical, data interpretation, experimental design and problem solving skills are core elements that are essential for any graduate career portfolio;
• this course and the additional specifically developed online resources have been commended by employers and students alike.

15 Credit Points

• The Physiology of Human Organ Systems course aims to develop and integrated understanding of human organ structure and function through:

  • innovative teaching approaches covering the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and reproductive systems

  • participation in practical classes where students act as subjects and investigators. These will reinforce lecture material, develop scientific acumen and build team working skills

  • focussed and interactive problem solving sessions applying knowledge to clinical scenarios, and developing fundamental skills critically required in the final years of the degree;

  • informal teaching sessions where one-to-one staff-student interactions encourage discussion in a non-threatening environment

15 Credit Points

• understanding the fundamental workings of cells is important to a wide range of scientific disciplines;
• this course integrates the key metabolic and biochemical processes that underpin human, animal and plant life in relation to health and disease;
• this core knowledge prepares you for more advanced study in all areas of life sciences and has wide ranging applications;
• you will also participate in an award winning practical series focussed on drug discovery which will build essential employability skills in experimental design, data analysis and practical laboratory skills

15 Credit Points

• this course cultivates literature research skills, building confidence in team-working and communication through scientific writing and seminar presentation;
• it encourages student-led learning and organisation in researching a topic on human health or disease of your own choice, with tutors providing guidance;
• you will learn to use online and library resources to search for information from primary research articles and relay that information in the form of a written report and a Powerpoint presentation to peers and academic tutors;
• these are all fundamental skills for scientific researchers, but are also transferrable talents for many other career pathways

30 Credit Points

• this course integrates advanced physiological knowledge using examples from four different organ systems to help explain how these systems interact in health and disease;
• use of real-life clinical examples, diagnostic test data and a literature-based research project facilitates an enquiry and interest-based learning experience;
• with an aging population and ever-increasing number of people with complex diseases, you will appreciate why understanding how organs interact is the key to improving the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders;
• state-of-the-art practical classes measuring physiological functions delivers hands-on science and clinically-related skills to develop professional preparation and knowledge-based practice

15 Credit Points

• cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Using teaching informed by high-quality research this course provides a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology;
• you will learn how the knowledge of physiological processes is directed into identifying drugs targets for disease, which will improve your understanding of drug discovery;
• insight into the molecular and cellular action of drugs in the cardiovascular system will prepare you for your final year research project;
• wider transferable skills include problem solving, data interpretation and training in the ethical and safety aspects of recruiting human subjects in research.

15 Credit Points

• during this course, you will start to appreciate why the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological and psychiatric disorders is both an art and a science;
• students will use real-life examples from case studies to help develop and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding;
• practical classes will enhance students understanding of why developing new neuropharmaceuticals is challenging and will improve their laboratory and analytical skills;
• this course will help students understand why multidisciplinary teams are essential in improving our understanding and treatment of neurological and psychological disorders;
• this course will improve your problem-solving, scientific writing, practical and data handling skills

15 Credit Points

• This advanced course explores the essential role of epithelial cells in renal, gastrointestinal and respiratory function;
• You will gain valuable practical experience and understanding of the electrophysiological techniques required for study of epithelial transport;
• You will develop your writing, data analysis and reporting skills with the production of a detailed practical report;
• You will hone your critical analysis skills for the interpretation of published scientific material;
• You will prepare a presentation on a selected scientific paper, deliver it during a class-led symposium on cutting edge epithelial physiology research

15 Credit Points

• the course outlines structural and functional alterations occurring in neuronal tissue during development, in the adult and in disease states;

• the course aims to identify and explain the mechanisms underlying these events and to provide an understanding of their functional consequences by building on the expertise of neuroscience researchers;

• you will gain cutting edge, in depth knowledge of nervous system development, function and the pathology of specific disease states affecting the nervous system;

• wider transferrable skills will be gained, such as scientific writing, problem solving, and practical assessment of nervous system function, thus developing graduate attributes and skills for employability

30 Credit Points

• this course covers many of the core concepts which form the foundations for advanced study in Biomedical and related sciences;
• you will gain cutting edge, in-depth and focussed knowledge of cell function and cell signalling delivered in a research-driven environment in preparation for advanced study of similar material in the honours year;
• you will research a topic of choice and prepare a scientific review in a similar fashion to academic staff;
• problem solving exercises designed to illustrate the application of your knowledge in the wider world and advanced laboratory techniques are interwoven strands aimed at developing graduate attributes and employability

5 Credit Points

• A pre-requisite for all students intending to apply for a year’s industrial placement.
• This course covers the skills necessary to complete placement applications by exploring CV preparation, writing covering letters, completing application forms, identification of your skill sets and good interview technique.
• The course will prepare you for the workplace by making you aware of general employability skills and by helping you identify your own transferable skills.

15 Credit Points

• this course integrates knowledge of physiological systems within the context of physiological adaptation to the environment;
• you will understand advanced physiological concepts which regulate every aspect of human survival and the life cycle;
• our bodies also adapt to disease and you will examine the physiological changes which occur throughout several major clinical conditions including diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease;
• the ability to measure important physiological parameters will also be taught in interactive practical classes;
• advanced problem solving in tutorials will provide you with the skills required to tackle complex physiological problems at a research level

Data Analysis examination paper exclusively for students taking Medical Science degree programmes.

General Essay examination paper exclusively for students taking Medical Science degree programmes.

60 Credit Points

• Final year Honours project offers an excellent opportunity to carry out cutting-edge literature or lab-based scientific research.
• With projects from disciplines throughout the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition to choose from, this is an opening to follow your interests working with staff and leading researchers.
• The project forms the zenith of your degree and fosters development of the skills and knowledge gained throughout your degree, as well as heightening analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• The opportunity to be part of a novel, yet-to-be published research project can be career-defining and provides experience to prepare you for the future.

15 Credit Points

• ever wondered where your brain comes from?;
• this course merges cutting edge developmental biology, neuroscience, and cellular physiology to describe how the nervous system arises and gets wired up;
• the bewildering arrays of cells in the nervous system interconnect in highly specific ways. Here you will learn what dictates neuronal cell fate, how neurons find appropriate partners and how cells communicate to generate behaviour;
• in addition to lectures from dynamic researchers this course will hone core skills for basic scientists and medics through group presentation work, independent library research and scientific writing

15 Credit Points

• this course integrates advanced physiological concepts across the continuum of life;
• fundamental biomedical scientists meet with advanced clinical practitioners to facilitate an enquiry and interest based learning experience;
• with an aging population and ever increasing number of children with complex health challenges, you will be prepared to progress along a range of careers threads and understand the dynamic interplay between individuals and their changing physiological, psychological, pharmacological and biochemical needs for lifelong health and wellbeing;
• state of the art practical classes deliver hands on science and clinical skills to develop professional preparation and knowledge based practice