1. Apply physiological measurement techniques to generate, analyse and interpret functional data.

Application & Problem Solving

2. Use digital tools to collect, analyse and present physiological and anatomical data.

Research Skills; Digital Literacy

3. Communicate physiological principles and experimental findings clearly, reflecting on your developing professional practice and understanding.

Communication; Reflection

1) This is a written scientific article and will align to the author guidelines (following modification to ensure level appropriateness) typical to a publication in the field such as the British Journal of Biomedical Science.

Delivery of this assessment will be closely scaffolded through taught sessions that introduce the expectations, conventions and component parts of formal scientific writing. Students will be guided step-by-step in developing their article, with explicit modelling of good practice and structured support to ensure that the task is entirely appropriate for Level 4 and completed with confidence.

Students will explore scientific writing conventions through analysis of published examples, guided self assessment against author guidelines, peer feedback on draft sections and the opportunity for a tutor-reviewed formative submission. This process supports development of structure, tone and academic integrity prior to final submission.

2) This examination will focus on the analysis and interpretation of information/data provided to students. Part of the examination challenge will involve the identification of which information/data are useful for the specific application and the appropriate interpretation for the stated purpose. The tasking will be similar to workshop tasks that students will have previously participated in during timetabled teaching and so students will have the opportunity to practice their skills.

In this module, you will explore how cells, tissues and organs work together to maintain physiological balance. You will examine the major body systems, learning how they communicate through neural and hormonal pathways and how their dysfunction contributes to disease. Including:

Cellular organisation and function, including membranes, organelles, cellular division and signalling.

Structural organisation of the human body from tissues to integrated organ systems.

Physiology of major body systems and mechanisms of neural, hormonal and immune regulation in maintaining homeostasis.

Introduction to pharmacological principles and factors influencing physiological health.

Development of core practical skills in physiological measurement, analysis and safe laboratory practice.

How do our body’s systems coordinate to keep us alive every moment of the day?

In this module, you will explore how cells, tissues and organs work together to maintain physiological balance. You will examine the major body systems, learning how they communicate through neural and hormonal pathways and how their dysfunction contributes to disease. As you connect cellular events with whole-body processes, you will develop the foundational understanding of human physiology that supports later study of disease mechanisms and clinical investigation.

Sessions will include lectures, workshop activities, discussions, groupwork, drop-in support sessions. There will also be laboratory practical sessions.

Scott, J. (2022) Biological science: exploring the science of life. Biomedical edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Available at: https://app.kortext.com/borrow/2114845.

Ahmed, N. et al. (2022) Biomedical science practice: experimental and professional skills. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Available at: https://app.kortext.com/borrow/2074569.

Jones, A., Reed, R. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2022) Practical Skills in Biology. Seventh edition. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited

Suitable rooming for group work and discussion

Scientific laboratory for practical block

IT suite space with access to PCs