Human Biology BSc(Hons)

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.

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.

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