2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Human Physiology
Programme code: | BS-HMPSIO | UCAS code: | B120 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Jonathan Lippiat | Contact address: | j.d.lippiat@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
- A-level: AAA - AAB
- Including Biology or Chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded. We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. Science- related subjects: geography, PE, psychology, use of maths and statistics.
- Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Faculty of Biological Sciences Undergraduate School
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Faculty of Biological Sciences Undergraduate School: Biomedical Sciences
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Biosciences Benchmark
Programme specification:
1. Provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major areas of physiology, from molecules & cells to systems in the first two years, with a more detailed appreciation of some specialist areas at Level 3 through research-led teaching, reflecting the research expertise within the School.
2. Provide students with knowledge of current techniques and methodologies appropriate to physiology, with hands on practical experience of some of these.
3. Require students to undertake a project in their final year. This may take the form of either a laboratory based research project or a hypothesis-driven non laboratory-based project in a subject area of relevance to physiology.
4. Give students the opportunity between years two and three to take a year of study abroad or undertake an industrial placement.
5. Ensure that, on graduation, students are able to:
- analyse, interpret and evaluate data
- acquire and integrate information, and use information to solve problems
- communicate effectively through a variety of media.
6. Equip students with the necessary transferable skills for further academic study in areas related to physiology or to pursue a career in a variety of occupations.
7. Manage student progress effectively and provide appropriate support and guidance by providing academic and pastoral tutorials.
8. Provide high quality learning resources to support the objectives of the programme.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BMSC1103 | Basic Laboratory and Scientific Skills | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC1210 | Biology of the Mind | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1212 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1213 | Basic Laboratory and Scientific Skills 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1214 | Human Endocrinology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FOBS1125 | Introduction to Physiology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
FOBS1135 | The Basis of Life | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of optional modules
BIOL1223 | Career and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY1232 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1215 | Life in the Extreme: Ultra Human Physiology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1202 | The Microbial World | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1220 | Introduction to Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SPSC1218 | Introduction to Biomechanics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BMSC2117 | Cardio-respiratory Physiology and Pharmacology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC2119 | Experimental Skills | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC2120 | Scientific Skills | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC2225 | Physiology of Absorption and Excretion | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2228 | Experimental Skills in Physiology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2232 | Topics in Physiology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to take either BMSC2118 or BMSC2123.
BMSC2118 | Neurobiology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC2123 | Sensory and Motor Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
BIOL2210 | Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOL2211 | Human Diseases | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOL2223 | Employment, Career planning and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY2201 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY2293 | Animal Physiology: from Ants to Whales | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2121 | Cognitive Neuroscience: The process underlying cognition | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC2125 | Molecular Pharmacology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC2210 | Chemotherapy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2214 | Introduction to Toxicology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2223 | Neuropharmacology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2235 | Molecular Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FOBS2240 | Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2220 | Medical Bacteriology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2221 | Medical Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SPSC2221 | Exercise Physiology in Special Populations | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SPSC2222 | Exercise at the Limits: Physiology in Challenging Environments | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates can only take BMSC2125 if they take BMSC2123. Candidates may not take both BMSC2121 and BMSC2125.
Candidates can only take either SPSC2221 or BMSC2235, these modules cannot be taken together.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules with the approval of the Programme Leader.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BMSC3140 | Advanced Scientific Skills | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC3235 | Advanced Topics in Human Physiology II | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC3301 | Research Project in Biomedical Sciences | 40 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules:
BMSC3101 | Inherited Disorders | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC3126 | Integrative Biomedical Sciences | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC3138 | Cellular Cardiology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC3139 | Systems Neurophysiology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC3145 | Advanced Topics in Human Physiology I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BMSC3149 | Drug Development: Pre-Clinical to Practice | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules with the approval of the Programme Leader.
Last updated: 26/11/2019
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