The breadth of disciplines
covered on this course
means that graduates are
well placed to compete for
many life science jobs.
Modules choices in latter
years enable you to focus
your future career.
BSc/BSc (Hons)
Human Biology
Human biology is a fundamental
understanding of how the body
works and how it responds to
changes in health and disease,
such as in growth, ageing,
obesity and heart disease.
This course will provide you with the
skills to work in a variety of areas related
to the science of human biology.
In the first two years, you will gain a
grounding in the core areas of the
biological sciences. During this time you
will study a range of modules and there
is a significant practical element where
you will develop basic research and
laboratory skills such as using a pipette,
basic laboratory equipment (eg HPLC,
platereaders) and statistics.
In Year Three, you will begin to focus on
a range of specific areas related to the
function of the body in health and
disease. You can also select from a
range of modules which allow you to
determine the focus of your future career.
In Year Four, the majority of your time will
be spent on your honours project which
will involve you carrying out an individual
research project. This will help to develop
and enhance the skills and knowledge
that will be required in the workplace. In
addition to this, further modules will
enhance your understanding and critical
evaluation of human biology, with
optional modules to tailor your own
programme of study.
Most modules involve student-centred
learning, as well as tutor-led lectures,
tutorials, labs and workshops.
Structure Year Three modules
You can opt to study for an honours
degree over four years or an ordinary
degree over three years. You will
complete a range of modules each year
as outlined. Clinical Sciences/ Determinants of
Health/ Dissertation (choice of topic)/
Epidemiology and Health/ Integrating
Module 3/ Advanced Neuroscience/
Professional Module/ Scientific Enquiry
and Evaluation/ plus one from the
following optional modules: Drug Abuse
and Addiction/ Public Health Practice/
Techniques for Nutrition Research
Teaching, learning and assessment
Please see the course entry on our
website (see URL on opposite page) for
full details of the learning, teaching and
assessment activities for this course.
Also check out the ‘How we teach and
how you’ll learn’ section on pages 8-11.
Year One modules
Biochemistry/ Developmental Biology
and Ageing/ Genetics/ Health and
Society/ Cell Biology & Human
Physiology/ Integrating Module 1/
Introduction to Neuroscience/
Introduction to Nutrition/ Key
Investigative Skills 1/ Microbiology
Year Two modules
Immunology/ Integrating Module 2/ Key
Investigative Skills 2/ Laboratory
Investigative Procedures/ Medical
Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/
Nutrition: Energy and Macronutrients/
Pharmacology/ Professional
Development in Scientific Analysis/
Systems Biology
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Year Four modules
Advanced Medical Microbiology and
Immunology/ Current Issues in Cancer/
Current Issues in Cardiovascular and
Cerebrovascular Disease/ Current Issues
in Health/ Epidemiology/ Honours Project
(research)/ Research and Professional
Communication / Research Process/
plus one from the following optional
modules: Current Issues in Sport and
Exercise/ Health Education and
Promotion/ International Health and
Nutrition
The modules listed here are correct at
time of print (Feb 2018) but may differ
slightly to those offered in 2019. Please
check the website for any updates.
*Subject to availability