Biological Sciences (Human Health) BSc

Bachelor's degree

In Currie

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Undergraduate Biology Biological Sciences (Human Health) BScBiological Sciences (Human Health) BSc How to apply »UCAS codeCB99QualificationBScDurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThis programme comprises a core of biology with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and wellbeing, such as nutrition, exercise science and physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the programme, with some flexibility in programme structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 25% Independent study: 75% Assessment Written: 53% Practical: 23% Coursework: 24% Year 2 Considers broad topics in Biology, including: Cell and Molecular Biology; Microbiology; Human Anatomy and Physiology; and Nutrition and Health. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 28%
Independent study: 72% Assessment Written: 52%
Practical: 18%
Coursework: 30%Year 3 Provides increased specialisation in aspects of: Cell and Molecular Biology; Nutrition and Human Health; and Cardiovascular and Exercise Biology. There is also the possibility to study Medical Microbiology or aspects of Biotechnology or Business. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 25%
Independent study: 75% Assessment Written: 57%
Practical: 8%
Coursework: 35%Year 4 Students will study advanced-level courses in the areas of Biology and Exercise Science, covering topics such as: Molecular Toxicology; Molecular Nutrition; Immunology; Microbial Pathology; and...

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Biology
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
  • Teaching
  • Learning Teaching
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Human Biology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics

Course programme

Year 1

Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning: 25%
  • Independent study: 75%
Assessment
  • Written: 53%
  • Practical: 23%
  • Coursework: 24%

Year 2

Considers broad topics in Biology, including: Cell and Molecular Biology; Microbiology; Human Anatomy and Physiology; and Nutrition and Health.

Learning and teaching

Scheduled learning: 28%
Independent study: 72%

Assessment

Written: 52%
Practical: 18%
Coursework: 30%

Additional information

OverviewThis programme comprises a core of biology with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and wellbeing, such as nutrition, exercise science and physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the programme, with some flexibility in programme structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.  Show key data

Biological Sciences (Human Health) BSc

Price on request