Human and Applied Physiology

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Human & Applied Physiology enables students to gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the functioning of the muscular, respiratory and cardiovascular systems at rest and during exercise, including the effects of extreme environmental conditions on whole body physiology. Leads to careers in teaching and research, medicine, physiotherapy, health services, physical education.

KEY BENEFITS
* The original and foremost programme in human and applied physiology in the UK.
* Training in a wide variety of practical laboratory skills pertaining to human physiology.
* A knowledge base of human physiology particularly relevant for careers in biomedical research and medicine.
* Lectures from world leading experts in a variety of different fields.
* Unique exposure of human physiology applied to aviation and military medicine only available at King's College London.
* Located in the heart of London.

PURPOSE
To equip graduate students in biomedical/life science and sport science with value added knowledge and skills that will enhance their understanding and expertise in human physiology in its broadest sense. For careers in academic research/teaching, medicine, physiotherapy, health services, sport science support, research posts in industry and Ministry of Defence research establishments.

DESCRIPTION
The programme is run by the Centre of Human & Aerospace Physiological Sciences/ Department of Physiology. The MSc provides a theoretical and practical basis for explaining the functioning of the muscular, respiratory and cardiovascular systems at rest and during exercise. This extends to the effects of extreme environmental conditions on whole body physiology.
Programme topics are studied from both systemic and cellular/molecular perspectives in order that students have a good understanding of the breadth of investigative approaches employed in human physiology research.
There is a focus on a practical work and planning/running experiments using human subjects.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content

All taught components are required. Please see the module list.

Indicative non-core content

All taught components are required. Please see the module list.

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Five taught modules comprising lectures, tutorials, and seminars and a significant practical component. There is also a research project which makes up 30 per cent of the MSc. Assessment is through unseen written exams (in January and May), written dissertations, poster presentations, practical write-ups and oral presentations.

MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

* Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology From Rest To Exhaustive Exercise - Required
* Human & Applied Physiology Library Project - Required
* Human & Applied Physiology research project - Required
* Human physiology in extreme environments - Required
* Key Topics In Human Health And Performance - Required
* Skeletal Muscle Function, Fatigue And Plasticity - From Movement To Molecules - Required

Minimum 2:1, or overseas equivalent, in a biomedical or sport science related subject. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)

This programme is currently supported by The Colt Foundation. All home/EU students accepted on to the programme will be awarded a bursary of £1,500 towards the cost of the tuition fees.