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B I O C H E M I S T RY A N D H U M A N B I O L O G Y
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Human Biology and Biochemistry is the perfect combination to study the complexity and
diversity of life from the molecular level, up to the level of the whole organism. We offer a
programme which focuses on the aspects of contemporary life sciences which are most
relevant to our own species; including cell biology, biochemistry of health and disease,
genetics, physiology and evolution.
By choosing to study Human Biology and Biochemistry, you’ll be exploring
life at the molecular level and investigating the most exciting areas of
contemporary life science and medical research. This combined course
places particular emphasis on human biology and biochemistry, especially
relating to health and disease. This might include unravelling the secrets
of the human genome or exploring the targeted molecular therapies of the
future.
What will this mean for my future?
When you graduate, your broad and detailed understanding of human
biology and biochemistry will open up a world of appealing career options.
You could choose to work in a directly related field, perhaps as a clinical
biochemist, medical bioscientist, forensic scientist, research scientist,
toxicologist or science teacher. Or you could branch out a little further, and
become a health and safety inspector, training standards officer, science
writer or technical author. The applied nature of the programme will equip
you with a range of transferable employability skills for careers in the
Biosciences as well as in other graduate careers where numeracy and an
objective scientific approach to problem solving are valued. You can create
a four year degree by doing a work placement or taking an international
year. The combined course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in
biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address
the needs of employers.
The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
UCAS Code - CC7C
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours 
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Biochemistry
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
Second Year
• Human Genetics
• Gene and Protein Engineering
• Microbes, Viruses and Parasites
• Molecular, Cellular and Structural
Immunology
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Metabolism in Health and Disease
• Nutrition and Energy Balance
• Cell Signalling
• Neurodevelopment
Third Year
• Life Sciences Double Experimental
Project
• Bioinformatics and Science
Communication
• Structural Biology and Macromolecular
Function
• Advances in Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Human Parasitology
• Biology of Disease
• Human Evolution
• Brain Disease
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes