Program Overview

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Human Sciences BSc

The Human Sciences programme at UCL combines the study of life sciences with social and historical sciences, offering students choice and flexibility. This interdisciplinary degree programme fosters broad scientific knowledge of human beings and is run across two world-leading departments: the Division of Biosciences and the Department of Anthropology.

Programme Details

• Study Mode: Full-time
• Duration: 3 academic years
• UK Tuition Fees (2025/26): Ł9,535
• Overseas Tuition Fees (2025/26): Ł36,500
• Programme Starts: September 2025
• Application Deadline: 29 January 2025
• UCAS Course Code: BCL0

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: AAA
• Subjects: Science subject required, preferably Biology
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

Contextual Offer Information

• Grades: ABB
• Subjects: Science subject required (preferably Biology)
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 38
• Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including science (preferably Biology) at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5

Contextual Offer

• Points: 34
• Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including science (preferably Biology) with no score below 5

UK Applicants Qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, the following are considered:

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC National Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
• Scottish Advanced Highers
• T Levels
• UAL Extended Diploma
• Welsh Baccalaureate

International Applications

Country-specific information can be obtained from the International Students website.

Course Overview

Human Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree programme that offers a wide choice of module combinations from across the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences, and a range of other departments. After initial knowledge-building in the first year, the programme allows students to tailor their degree and pursue their own interests within the human sciences.

What This Course Will Give You

• An interdisciplinary approach to human sciences, combining life sciences with studies in social and historical sciences
• The opportunity to choose from an extensive list of modules across UCL departments, providing the chance to pursue own areas of interest within the human sciences
• Strong pastoral and academic support
• The opportunity to study abroad in year three at some of the world's most prestigious universities

Teaching and Learning

• Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken
• A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
• Upon successful completion of 360 credits, students will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Human Sciences

Modules

The list of modules given is indicative and subject to change. Modules include:

Year 1

• Introduction to Anatomy and Development
• Introduction to Genetics
• Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology for Human Sciences
• Introductory Mammalian Physiology
• Introduction to Biological Anthropology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Optional modules: Introduction to Social Anthropology 1A, Human Ecology: Geographical Perspectives, Introduction to History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science

Year 2

• Compulsory modules: Human Sciences and Society, Introductory Statistical Methods and Computing
• Optional modules: Drugs and the Mind, Structure and Function of Nervous Systems, Biosocial Approaches to Childrearing, Evolutionary Genetics, Infection, Medical Anthropology, Brain and Behaviour, Policy Issues in the Life Sciences, Environment and Society, Human Anatomy and Embryology (Head and Limbs)

Year 3

• Compulsory module: Human Sciences Seminar Project
• Optional modules: Neuroesthetics, Diseases of Ageing, Science Journalism, Human Behavioural Ecology, Immunology in Health and Disease, Topics in Clinical Psychology, Global Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases, Interdisciplinary Cell Biology, Atapuerca and Human Evolution in Europe, Behavioural Nutrition in the Developed World

Assessment

Assessments can include essays, web-based examinations, written examinations, practical reports, briefing papers, and debating performance. The third-year independent research project is assessed by a written dissertation/report.

Employability

The programme aims to provide a wide and scientific knowledge of human beings and focuses on teaching highly sought-after transferable skills, including teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, data literacy, analysis, and visualization. Graduates can expect to be scientifically literate and numerate, with the ability to think independently and critically about topics from multiple perspectives.

Fees and Funding

Fees for This Course

• UK Students: Ł9,535 (2025/26)
• International Students: Ł36,500 (2025/26)

Additional Costs

Students will need to purchase a lab coat, which will cost approximately Ł10-Ł20.

Funding Your Studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships.