BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences

Year 1

In your first year, a foundation of theory and practicals will introduce you to the most important organism – Homo sapiens, and you'll develop key graduate skills in communication, data analysis and IT.

Core modules

• BHCS1001 Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation

• BHCS1002 Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to Systems

• BHCS1003 Human Metabolism

• BHCS1005 Human Disease

• BHCS1006 Infection and Immunity

• BHCS1011 Study skills and personal development

• PSYC108PP Psychobiological and Cognitive Aspects of Health Behaviour

Year 2

The focus in your second year will be to develop a deeper understanding of human physiology and neurobiology, genetics and molecular cell biology, metabolism, infection and immunology. You'll also enhance your knowledge and practical skills in experimental and investigative techniques with a methods module.

Core modules

• BHCS2003 Genetic Continuity and Diversity

• BHCS2004 Cell Biology in Health and Disease

• BHCS2006 Infection, Immunity and Disease

• BHCS2018 Systems Physiology: Function and Dysfunction

• BHCS2019 Methods in Human Biosciences

• BHCS2027 Placements and Employability

Optional modules

• BHCS2020 Human Metabolism

• PSYC204 Applied Topics in Health and Cognition

Year 3

Enrich your experience and boost your career prospects by taking an optional work placement for a minimum six months full-time (or part-time equivalent). Once completed, you’ll receive the Certificate of Work Experience as valuable evidence for future employers.

Core modules

• BHCS3030 Biomedical Sciences: Placement

Final year

In your final year, you will have a choice of two personal research project modules to suit your career aspirations. A wide range of modules will develop your critical understanding of cutting-edge research.

Core modules

• BHCS3001 Personal Research Project

• BHCS3031 Personal Development and Employability

Optional modules

• BHCS3003 Clinical Microbiology

• BHCS3006 Cellular Basis of Immunity

• BHCS3007 Current Issues in Neurobiology

• BHCS3009 Medical Genetics

• BHCS3014 Reproductive Science

• BHCS3022 Contemporary Issues in Human Health

• BHCS3024 Diet, Exercise and Chronic Disease

• PSYC392 Current Topics in Applied Psychology

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