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BSc (Hons) Human Biology (with Foundation Year)

Teesside University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Various industries and organisations seek graduates, including pharmaceutical industries, hospitals and government laboratories. Graduates may enter the teaching profession, work in research and development laboratories or continue to further postgraduate study, including MSc, PhD or graduate-entry programs in clinical disciplines such as dentistry or medicine.

General Eligibility

Any Level 3 subject is acceptable for entry to this course.

Typically entry qualifications can be accumulated from:

  • any combination of Level 3 qualifications (for example, A/AS levels, BTEC Certificates/Diplomas, Access to Higher Education courses)

  • High School Certificate or Diploma with good grades completed after at least 12 years of primary and secondary education

English language and mathematics requirements

  • Usually, evidence of English language and mathematical skills equivalent to at least GCSE grade 4 is required. We consider a wide range of English and maths qualifications alternative to GCSEs. Please contact our admissions staff for advice.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year

Core modules

  • Big Data

  • Chemical Science and the Environment

  • Experimental Methods for Life Science

  • Global Grand Challenges

  • Life on Earth

  • Life Science

2 Year 1

Core modules

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Biochemistry and Chemical Science

  • Biodiversity and Evolution

  • Cell Biology

  • Food Science and Nutrition

  • Pathology

3 Year 2

Core modules

  • Clinical Pharmacology

  • Human Development

  • Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry

  • Immunology

  • Life Course and Health

  • Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

4 Year 3 Optional work placement year
  • Work placement

5 Year 4

Core modules

  • Biologics and Health Product Development

  • Human Ageing and Disease

  • Medical Microbiology

  • Science Research Project

  • Sports Nutrition and Physiology

Language Requirement

International students must also provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS 7.0 (or equal).

Additional Information

This course is available: 5 years Inc. placement year

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