Human & Applied Physiology MSc

Course detail Description

The course will give you a theoretical and practical basis for explaining the functioning of the muscular, respiratory and cardiovascular systems at rest and during exercise. You will explore the effects of extreme environmental conditions on whole body physiology, including in relation to aerospace and military medicine.

You will study topics from both systemic and cellular/molecular perspectives in order to gain an understanding of the breadth of investigative approaches employed in human physiology research. You will also focus on practical work, learning how to plan and run experiments using human subjects.

Ultimately, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your understanding and expertise in human physiology in its broadest sense and build a career in a related field.

Teaching

For every 30-credit module we will provide you with 36 hours of teaching through lecture and tutorials, along with 24 hours of practical classes. For every 15-credit module you will have six hours of teaching. The 60-credit research project is a 12-week full-time laboratory-based research project, and how long it takes will depend on your project. We will expect you to complement all of this with self-study.

Lectures/Tutorials

PracticalClasses

30 credit module

36 hours

24 hours

15 credit module

6 hours

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Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

We will assess you through unseen written exams, lab reports, poster and oral presentations, and coursework essays.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.

Location

The course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Guy’s Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional modules you select.

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Structure

Year 1 Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. Required Modules

• Skeletal Muscle Function and Plasticity: from movement to molecules (30 credits)
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology: from rest to exhaustive exercise (30 credits)
• Human Physiology in Extreme Environments (30 credits)
• Key Topics in Human Performance in Health and Disease (15 credits)
• Library Project in Human & Applied Physiology (15 credits)
• Research Project in Human & Applied Physiology (60 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Optional Modules