Human Biology - BSc(Hons) - Course Information - Undergraduate Students

Human Biology BSc(Hons)

Facts about this course

Year of entry	2010
Type	BSc(Hons)
Modules	Module Listing
UCAS	B100 3 years full-time B101 4 years sandwich B102 4/5 years full-time including foundation year 6 years part-time (apply direct to the University)

About this course

Why choose this course?

If you are interested in the structure and function of the human body, this course is ideal. It examines aspects of human biology such as human metabolism, physiology, genetics, psychology, nutrition and exercise. By the end of the course you will have gained an appreciation of the complex functioning of the human body in both health and disease.

You can study human biology either as a single honours course or in combination with Chemistry, Environmental Studies, French, Nutrition, Psychology, Sports Science. See the 'course combinations' section for more information about the different joint honours options.

What will you study?

The degree explores the structure and function of the human body and its component parts, medical and developmental disorders, human psychology and nutrition. You will have the opportunity to study many aspects of human biology, including human metabolism, physiology, genetics, psychology, nutrition and exercise, and carry out a piece of independent research in a relevant area.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.