Medical Physiology and Therapeutics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Medical Physiology and Therapeutics BSc (Hons)

Biomedical sciences play a vital role in everyones lives. They help us understand how our bodies work, what can go wrong with our bodies, and how we fix them. Our BSc Medical Physiology and Therapeutics degree, based in Derby, is a chance to learn about the body from its molecular level all the way through to the full complexity of the body as a whole.

Located at the University of Nottingham’s School of Medicine at the Royal Derby Hospital, you’ll study at our purpose-built medical school which is also the base for Graduate Entry Medicine and Foundation year to Medicin...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Derby

Course Address
Derby
Nottingham
NG7 2HA

Application Details

Course Code

B121

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

Must be in conjunction with AA in Scottish Advanced Highers including Biology or Chemistry.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Access to HE Diploma 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. 24 Level 3 credits must be in Biological Science or Chemistry at Distinction. Modules are considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for further information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

with 5 at Higher Level Biology or Chemistry.

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

DDD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science DDD with Biology or Chemistry modules passed at grade Merit or Higher.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE grade C (4) or above in mathematics and English language, or equivalent qualifications.

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

DD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science DD plus A Level grade A.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

in biology and chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades AABBB.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M1,M2

including Biology or Chemistry.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AB including Biology or Chemistry.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

QCF Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D plus 2 A Levels grades AB including Biology or Chemistry.

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

D

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science or Applied Human Biology D plus 2 A Levels grade AB. RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grade AB including Biology or Chemistry.

A level

A,A,B

One of your A Levels should be in Biology or Chemistry. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately. We do not accept citizenship studies, general studies, critical thinking or global perspectives.

T Level

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £32,400

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