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HUMAN BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
On this course, you will integrate an understanding of our physiology with the holistic and
behavioural approach of psychology. Modules cover topics such as health and disease,
social, cognitive and biological psychology and research methods. Human Biology provides
a broad understanding of physiology which complements the Psychology programme.
You will be challenged with exciting ideas and findings from psychology and
human biology. In Psychology, you will deal with social and developmental
psychology, cognitive and biological psychology and research methods.
A number of modules in Human Biology address issues that relate to our
ever-changing lifestyles and have a global perspective that has improved our
understanding of health and disease.
Human Biology has a multidisciplinary approach supported by input from
research and clinical staff and conservation biologists. In your final year, you
will carry out a research project in each subject under the expert guidance of
an academic staff member. Examples include the psychological impact of pain,
inflammatory responses in vascular pathology, antimicrobial effects of plant
derivatives. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment as well as fantastic
lab facilities and equipment. 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?
The psychology modules on this course are accredited by the British
Psychological Society, a necessary first step for many professional careers in
psychology, such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational or
sports psychology, and a prerequisite to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Human Biology and Psychology graduates have pursued diverse careers
including industry, genetics research, medical statistics, scientific writing,
management and sales. Several Human Biology graduates have gone into
Medicine. Alternatively, this combination makes excellent preparation for
postgraduate study in the subjects of Psychology or Human Biology.
The psychology element of this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
UCAS Code - CC1V
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Introduction to Developmental and
Social Psychology
• Introduction to Research Design for
Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and Cognitive
Psychology
• Physiology and Anatomy
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
Second Year
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Qualitative and Survey Research
Design
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Statistics for Psychology
• Human Genetics
• Nutrition and Energy Balance
• Microbes, Viruses and Parasites
• Neurodevelopment
• Research and Analytical Skills
Third Year
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Individual Differences and Conceptual
and Historical Issues in Psychology
• Advances in Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Human Parasitology
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses