BSc (Hons) Human Biology

The BSc (Hons) Human Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University is a rigorous and comprehensive program that provides students with a deep understanding of the biological systems of the human body. The course covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Students will gain hands-on experience through laboratory sessions and practical work, as well as opportunities to conduct research projects and present findings. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about understanding the complexities of human biology and wish to pursue a career in healthcare or related fields.

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The course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of human biology, as well as practical skills in laboratory techniques and data analysis. The program also offers opportunities for students to gain experience in public health, epidemiology, and biomedical research. Students will benefit from the expertise of our world-class faculty and the state-of-the-art facilities at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Discover the Future of Healthcare at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in Human Biology due to its strong reputation for teaching excellence, cutting-edge research facilities, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning. Our faculty of experts will provide students with personalized attention and support throughout their academic journey. Additionally, the university's location in Canterbury provides easy access to a variety of internship and volunteer opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Human Biology is at the core of a rapidly expanding sector, offering students the opportunity to participate in specialist training that can accommodate a range of career aspirations within healthcare or biomedical research.

Our course provides a unique blend of fundamental biology integrated with aspects of sports and exercise science. You’ll study normal human form and function as well as the processes that occur during the development of disease.

This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

On completion of your degree, you could follow any one of a wide variety of future graduate-entry career paths. Employment areas for Human Biology graduates include those within the NHS or the wider healthcare sector, in sales and marketing of healthcare and diagnostic products, within diagnostic and clinical laboratories, and in research and development for the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical devices, and laboratory instrumentation industries. Alternatively, you may wish to continue on to further study, such as postgraduate medicine.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

GCSE English or IELTS equivalent, GCSE Maths, and 112 UCAS points, ideally including at least two grade C at A level in two science subjects, preferably Biology and Chemistry.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.