Human Biology
Joint Honours
The subject
Human biology is a study of the wonderfully complex and intriguing biological aspects of human activities.
This course will give you detailed knowledge of the biology of human beings both in health and disease, together with an introduction to studies in:
- cell biology
- biochemistry
- molecular biology
- genetics
The First Year gives you an understanding of life, including human physiology, cell biology and development and molecular biology and genetics. You will learn about human systems, cell structure and function, gene action and the principles of inheritance.
Second Year modules include pathophysiology, principles of immunology and exercise physiology. If you are taking this course as a Major, you will also study health science and bioscience research.
Final Year modules include neurophysiology and biomedical implications of exercise, as well as a research project if you are taking the course as a Major.
Careers
Graduates go into careers in:
- teaching
- medical genetics
- pharmaceutical drug trial evaluation
Graduates also progres to postgraduate studies.
Combined with
One other subject can be combined with Human Biology in a Joint Honours degree:
- Business
UCAS code: B1N1 - Computing
UCAS code: B1G4 - Economics
UCAS code: B1L1 - English Language and Communication
UCAS code: B1Q1 - Environmental Studies
UCAS code: B1F9 - European Studies
UCAS code: RB81 - Financial Mathematics
UCAS code: B1G9 - French
UCAS code: B1R1 - Journalism and Media Cultures
UCAS code: B1P5 - Law
UCAS code: B1M1 - Mathematics
UCAS code: B1G1 - Psychology
UCAS code: B1C8 - Spanish
UCAS code: B1R4 - Sports Studies
UCAS code: L1C6 - Tourism
UCAS code: B1N8