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BSc (Hons) Human Biology

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.

You learn about the physiology of the body's major systems, the impact of nutrition and the environment on health, and human development and evolution.

Practical classes give you first-hand experience of biology, genetics, human physiology, and anatomy. This helps you develop comprehensive knowledge and skills relevant to industry and employer requirements. You also carry out research-based projects from a wide choice involving hands-on research or further study.

This degree course equips you with knowledge and understanding that will allow you to follow a career path in science, health or industry.

General Eligibility

  • 96-112 UCAS tariff points.

  • You must have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent and have studied at least one relevant subject at Level 3. Eligible subjects include:

  • Applied Science

  • Biology

  • Health Sciences

  • Typical Level 3 qualifications include:

  • Levels (within a minimum of grade C from one relevant subject)

  • BTEC Extended Diploma

  • Access to HE Diploma

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Biochemistry and Chemical Science

  • Biodiversity and Evolution

  • Cell Biology

  • Food Science and Nutrition

  • Pathology

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Clinical Pharmacology

  • Human Development

  • Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry

  • Immunology

  • Life Course and Health

  • Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

3 Year 3 - optional placement year
  • Work placement

4 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: 4 years Inc. placement year Part-time Fee for UK applicants £4,500 (120 credits) Length: 6 years if entering Year 1; 4 years if entering Year 2 Attendance: Timetable governed - please get in touch with our admissions office Start date: September

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