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Human Biology and Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
On this course, you will integrate 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 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 will carry out a research project in each subject under
the expert guidance of an academic staff member. Examples include
psychological impact of pain, detrimental effects of school bullying,
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.
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 & Survey Research Design
• Biological & 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
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CC1V
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
and placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes