Course summary
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of biological principles of anatomy, physiology, cell biology, reproduction, genetics and biochemistry
- Develop confidence and ability to engage with exciting current developments at the frontiers of human biology.
- Carry out a research project on a topic area that interests you.
Human beings are complex and fascinating. In an age when there is so much discovery transforming our approach to medicine, genomics, stem cells and lifestyle, this course offers a real opportunity to have an important impact on the world.
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Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- healthcare industries
- research laboratories
- pharmaceutical industries
Many of our graduates go on to postgraduate study, including research degrees (PhD), masters degrees (MSc)or post-graduate teaching courses, or go on to study dietetics and nutrition, medicine or dentistry.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentCellular Biology And Biochemistry With Microbiology20CourseworkExam
Human Physiology And Anatomy20Coursework
Exam
Human Reproduction And Development20Coursework
Exam
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Labs20Coursework
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Skills20Coursework
Topics In Human Biology20Coursework
Exam
Year 2
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentAdvanced Cell Biology20CourseworkExam
Control Physiology20Coursework
Exam
Molecular Biology And Biochemistry20Coursework
Exam
Professional And Scientific Practice 240Coursework
Practical
Exam
Pathological Basis Of Disease20Coursework
Exam
Year 3
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentProfessional And Scientific PracticeFinal year
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentHuman Nutrition20CourseworkExam
Neurobiology20Exam
Practical
Research Project40Coursework
Elective modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentApplied Biochemistry20Coursework
Exam
Bioethics And Human Genetics20Coursework
Exam
Bioinformatics And Human Genetics20Coursework
Exam
Pharmacology20Exam
Practical
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