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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 option
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 input to
the programme from 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.
KEY INFORMATION
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
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Placement Year
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses