BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology and Therapeutics

Course overviewBiomedical sciences play a vital role in everyone's 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 Medicine students. From year one, we’ll teach you the basic medical sciences, from physiology, pharmacology, pathology, anatomy - through to immunology and microbiology.You’ll also gain relevant practical skills. In year two, study emphasis progresses towards disease states, diagnostics, therapeutics and patient management - whilst psychosocial topicsare integrated to provide a more holistic view of health and illness. Year three studies forge a research emphasis, and the year culminates with an independent research project. We understand you’ll have different study interests so during year two and three you can personalize your studies with a variety of specialised optional modules. You will benefit from our friendly team of clinicians, academics and researchers who are based at the Royal Derby Hospital and you’ll become equipped in core scientific and academic skills beneficial for your future career aspirations. We will give you the tools you need to succeed in your future career.Why choose this courseGain a broad understanding of biomedical sciences to prepare you for a diverse range of career options whether in medicine, other health-related professions or something elseTailor the course in your final two years to best suit your developing interests and career goalsBenefit from smaller class sizes and study in proximity with students on medical coursesLearn in dedicated facilities medical school facilities at the Royal Derby HospitalCareers overviewAs a graduate you'll have obtained a broad range of skills valued by employers. Our students regularly go on to further study or jobs in areas such as:research in medical and clinical sciences medicine (via five-year medicine undergraduate courses or four-year Graduate Entry Medicine courses)other healthcare graduate entry programmes like physician associates, midwifery, physiotherapy, radiographyMasters or PhDs in subjects like Public Health, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Cancer, Neuroscience, Molecular Biotechnology, and Infectious Diseases or the NHS Scientist Training Programmephysiologistsclinical perfusionistsclinical trials co-ordinatorstechnicians and technologistsBeyond biomedical sciences and the healthcare industry, graduates have also gone on to careers in areas including:pharmaceutical salesmarket researchdata analysisdigital learningmanagementpublic relationsfinance and scientific communicationStudents from the course have secured employment with a variety employers, including:Ashfield HealthcareBabylon HealthBasildon and Thurrock HospitalCharles River LaboratoriesDXW DigitalGlaxo Smith KleinIllumina BiotechnologyLeeds General InfirmaryNottingham City HospitalRoyal Derby HospitalThe Pharmacology Society