Overview

This innovative Human and Applied Physiology MSc at King's College London is delivered by internationally renowned experts and will put you at the cutting edge in your understanding of the field.

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.

Key benefits

The original and foremost course in human and applied physiology in the UK

Unique exposure to human physiology applied to aerospace and military medicine offered only by King’s

Training in a wide variety of relevant practical laboratory skills

Gain 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

Career prospects

Our graduates go on to careers in academic teaching and research, medicine, clinical physiology, health services, sports science support, and research posts in industry or in Ministry of Defence research establishments.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Skeletal Muscle Function and Plasticity: from movement to molecules

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology: from rest to exhaustive exercise

Aerospace and Environmental Physiology

Library Project in Human & Applied Physiology

Research Project in Human & Applied Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2:1 in a biomedical Science, Physiology, Medicine or Sport Science related subject.

A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

Two references are required with at least one academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35800 GBP / year

≈ 35800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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