The human body can be regarded as a complicated machine comprising many different systems, which interact to produce the living person. Physiology is the science which studies these systems and seeks to provide a description of their function in health and disease. On this course you will study human physiology, anatomy, pharmacology and neuroscience in Year One before specialising in Physiology in Years Two and Three. By studying for a degree in Physiology at Cardiff, you will develop and in-depth understanding of how the body works, from molecule to man, what goes wrong in disease and the strategies that have led to the development of experimental models of human disease. You will learn to look at the human body as a system, and will be able to explain how pathologies that affect one organ impact on the organism as a whole. All staff involved in physiology teaching draw upon their expertise and long-standing interests in human physiology and pathophysiology.

The knowledge and skills that you will develop on this course will make you employable in a broad range of careers such as research, sales, publishing and teaching. Alternatively, you may wish to further your studies with a higher degree. The course provides a good foundation for all, who might want to go on to study Medicine or any of the Healthcare Disciplines. In 2010, 89% of the School’s graduates were in employment or further study within six months of graduation while others were taking time out to travel etc. Employers included: universities and hospitals in the UK and overseas, local government departments, museums and organisations such as the BBC and National Museum of Wales. Career destinations included: assistant physiologist, laboratory researchers, university lecturer, and biomedical scientist.