Health Physiology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Health Physiology BSc (Hons)

Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are the leading causes of premature death worldwide. The BSc Hons Health Physiology course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disease and equips you with practical skills to carry out cardiovascular and respiratory investigations commonly used in clinical settings. In year two you can choose to remain on the Health Physiology pathway or apply to transfer to a Healthcare Science pathway which includes NHS placement across Year two and three.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Derry~Londonderry

Course Address
Northland Road
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 7JL

Application Details

Course Code

B123

Institution Code

U20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

C,C,C,C,C

Grades CCCCC to include two subjects from: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Health and Social Care, Double Award Life and Health Sciences, Double Award Applied Science.

Access to HE Diploma

D:0,M:45

Overall profile of 55% (120 credit Access course) (NI Access course), including two modules at level three from Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Overall profile of 45 credits at merit in graded units (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) in a relevant science subject. Plus GCSE Mathematics and English Language grade C. For further information on the entry requirements for this course please contact the administrator as listed in the Contact details.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences (RQF) (601/7422/5) – to include four modules from Sport & Exercise Physiology, Functional Anatomy, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Sport Massage, Sport Injury Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (RQF) (601/7198/4) – to include Anatomy and Physiology plus four modules from Infection Prevention and Control, Scientific Techniques for Health Science, Physiological Disorders and their Care, Microbiology for Health Science, Nutritional Health, Medical Physics Application in Health Sector, Genetics, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry for Health We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (ie Diploma or Extended Certificate/Introductory Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7438/9) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) Pear

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be Higher level). Higher Level subjects must include two H4s from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics. Plus English and Mathematics grade H6 at Higher Level or O4 at Ordinary Level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Profile to include English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C/4. Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is not regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.

A level

C,C,C

To include one from: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Applied Science, Double Award Health & Social Care or CCEA GCE Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016).

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Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £17,010

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