Keele Undergraduate Prospectus 2021 2021 | Page 64

64 | Biosciences
HUMAN BIOLOGY (COMBINED HONOURS)
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Human Biology is ideal if you’re interested in biology but are looking for a particular focus
on the human body and how we’ve adapted to our environment. This course provides
a broad understanding of the physiology of the body’s major systems as well as human
health and disease.
The Human Biology course starts with a core first year with optional
modules becoming a major part of the course in years 2 and 3. A number
of modules in the second and third year address issues that relate to our
ever changing lifestyles and have a global perspective, including nutrition,
advances in scientific research and technologies and parasitology that have
improved our understanding of health and disease. Students can specialise
in Human Biology in year 3.
The multidisciplinary approach to Human Biology is supported by staff
with diverse expertise in wide ranging aspects of Human Biology including
Medical School staff and research and clinical staff at Keele University,
University Hospitals of North Midlands and the Guy Hilton Research
Centre (affiliated to Keele University and NHS - a world-leading centre for
translational research), physiotherapists, geographers and conservation
biologists.
You can add a year with an Applied Life Sciences work placement or one
year Study Abroad Placement between the second and third years.
What will this mean for my future?
Human Biology graduates have pursued diverse careers including industry,
genetics research, medical statistics, scientific writing, management and sales.
Several Human Biology graduates have gone into Medicine while many enter
into MSc or PhD degree programmes. Human Biologists also enter careers
dictated by the other subject of the combined degree programme including
finance, journalism and teaching.
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Physiology and Anatomy
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
Second Year
• Human Genetics
• Nutrition and Energy Balance
• Microbes, Viruses and Parasites
• Molecular, Cellular and Structural
Immunology
• Learning and Memory
• Research and Analytical Skills
Third Year
• Advances in Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Human Parasitology
• Human Evolution
• Life Sciences Experimental Research
Project
• Life Sciences Dissertation
Combined Honours specialising in Human Biology or Combined Honours with
Biochemistry are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
UCAS Code - CC81
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
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