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Education and Human Biology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This course is ideal if you are interested in teaching Biology but are looking for a
particular focus on the human body. This course provides a broad understanding
of issues surrounding education, as well as the physiology of the body’s major
systems, human health and disease.
If you choose this combination, you will develop an understanding of
issues affecting contemporary education in Britain and elsewhere in the
world. You will analyse the significance of historical, social, political and
economic contexts for education policy and for learners from all walks
of life.
A number of modules in Human Biology address issues that relate
to our ever changing lifestyles, have a global perspective and have
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 can choose to
do a dissertation in Education or you will carry out a research project
under the guidance of an expert in Human Biology. You’ll benefit from
a supportive environment as well as fantastic laboratory facilities and
equipment.
What will this mean for my future?
When you graduate, you might choose to do a PGCE to become a
teacher. This combined course provides a superb grounding in preparing
you for a career as a teacher. You will possess highly developed subject
specific and critical thinking skills that are prized for careers in schools.
Human Biology graduates combining with Education have also pursued
careers in scientific writing, industry, genetics research, medical
statistics, management, sales and the civil service. Several graduates
have gone into Medicine. This combination also provides excellent
preparation for postgraduate study.
Students who specialise in Human Biology will be awarded a degree accredited by
the Royal Society of Biology.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Understanding Learning
• Digital Technologies: Rethinking
Learning and Teaching
• Childhood, Policy and Education
• Physiology and Anatomy
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
Second Year
• Education Placement
• Reflective Teaching
• Comparative Education
• Special Education
• Human Genetics
• Nutrition and Energy Balance
• Research and Analytical Skills
Third Year
• Dissertation
• The Making of Professionals
• School Engagement and Outreach
• Race, Politics and Education
• Inclusive Education
• Education, Work and Identity
• Higher Education: Policy and the
Student Experience
• Advances in Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Human Parasitology
• Life Sciences Experimental
Research Project
• Life Sciences Dissertation
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - XC3C
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements