Human Biology BSc(Hons)

Facts about Human Biology

Year of entry 2012
Qualification BSc(Hons)
Application route 3 years full-time: apply through UCAS (code B100)
4 years sandwich: apply through UCAS (code B101)
4/5 years full-time including foundation year: apply through UCAS (code B102) Please note: this route is currently closed to Home applicants for September 2012 entry.
6 years part-time: apply direct to the University
View course combinations page for joint honours UCAS codes
Modules Module Listing

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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.

You can study Human Biology either as a single honours course or in combination. See the course combinations section for more information about the different joint honours options.

What will you study?

This course 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 to carry out independent research.

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.

Year 1

  • Human Physiology 1
  • Human Physiology 2
  • Cells and Tissues
  • Chemistry for Life Sciences
  • Essential Laboratory Techniques in Life Science
  • Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
  • Mathematics and ICT
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology

Year 2

  • Advanced Physiology (core)
  • Human Anatomy and Embryology (core)
  • Bioenergetics and Intermediary Metabolism (core)
  • Research Methods and Skills (core)
  • Biology of Disease
  • Biopsychology
  • Immunology
  • Introductory Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Cell Biology
  • Concepts in Human Genetics

Year 3

  • Project
  • Haematology
  • Clinical Immunology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Sports and Exercise Biomechanics
  • Cognitive Neuropsychology
  • Nutrition and Aetiology in Management of Impaired Health
  • Parasite and Vector Biology
  • Chemotherapy of Infectious Disease
  • Physical Activity and Health Promotion
  • Sports Physiology and Nutrition
  • Health and Sports Physiology
  • Clinical Chemistry

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