Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester

United Kingdom

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) program at Manchester Metropolitan University is a comprehensive three-year undergraduate degree designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, clinical training, and practical skills required for a professional career in physiological sciences. Accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists, the curriculum builds a strong foundation in biological knowledge, preparing students for roles in diagnosing and treating diseases. A key feature of the program is its extensive 50 weeks of work-based clinical placements, offering invaluable real-world experience. Students can specialize in either Cardiac Physiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology, focusing on core topics such as biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, physiological systems, disease processes, and statistics.

Website

https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/seven-steps

Ranking

#877

US World and News Report

#601

The World University Rankings

#601

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

80%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Athletic Scholarship

Scholarships

MMU Undergraduate International Scholarship (GBP 2,500) - For tuition fees.; MMU Vice-Chancellor's International Regional Scholarships - Covers 50% of tuition fees.; Care Leavers and Experience of Care Scholarship (GBP 7,000) - Ranges from Â£6,000 to Â£8,000.; First Generation Scholarship Programme (GBP 1,000) - For eligible students from Greater Manchester whose parents did not go to university, awarded in the first year.; Manchester Met University Success Fund (GBP 850) - Awards between Â£200 and Â£1,500 a year.; Sanctuary Scholarship (GBP 6,000); The Andrew and Savitha Calthorpe Elevate Scholarship; The Bernard and Frieda Clowes Textiles Scholarships (GBP 6,000) - Â£6,000 a year for up to three years for one undergraduate student. Up to Â£10,000 awarded against tuition fees for one year of study for one student.; The Capri Holdings Scholarships in Fashion and Mentoring Programme; The Neelam Aggarwal Scholarship (GBP 1,500); Unite Foundation Scholarship - Up to three years' rent in Unite student accommodation.; Care Leavers' Bursary - Additional cash payment in each year of the degree, not repayable.; Sports scholarships (GBP 7,000) - Up to Â£7,000 a year, tailored to the needs of elite athletes.; Childcare Grant - Covers up to 85% of childcare costs, capped at Â£179.62 for one child, and Â£307.95 for two or more children (2025/26 figures).; Parents' Learning Allowance (GBP 2,024) - Up to Â£2,024 a year towards books, study materials, travel, and other learning costs for full-time students with children (2025/26 figures).; Adult Dependants' Grant (GBP 3,545) - Up to Â£3,545 a year for full-time students with an adult dependant (2025/26 figures).; Disabled Students' Allowance - Available to part-time and full-time students.; Emergency support - Practical support and small payments for unforeseen living costs, crises, or delays in loans.