Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year

Why study this course with LJMU?

• Equips you with a wide range of specialist and transferable skills required by employers related to human biology and health
• Delivered by experts in human biology and related disciplines
• Engage and learn with subject experts and research-active staff in a welcoming and supportive environment
• Gain experience of using current and cutting-edge laboratory technologies, techniques and tools
• Develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills required by employers and attend regularly organised employability events and networking opportunities
• Participate in residential courses and work placement opportunities in the UK and abroad to further develop skills and competencies
• International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme

About your course

The new BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year provides a deep understanding of the human body, its anatomy and biological processes – from the molecular level to the whole organism, and related hot topics such as health, disease and the impact of ageing on societies.

About the Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree, but don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Human Biology honours degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).

About BSc (Hons) Human Biology

You will develop an informed and critical understanding of human biology relevant to the public and private sectors, such as academic, health care, clinical and industry. The degree offer the opportunity to develop specialist subject knowledge in one of the following themes through selecting optional modules: genetics, health and disease, nutrition, neuroscience, and microbiology and immunology.

Course modules

Foundation Year

• Skills and Perspectives in Science 1
• Wildlife Studies
• Skills and Perspectives in Science 2
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Understanding the Environment
• Building Blocks of Life

Year 1

• Principles of Human Nutrition
• Microbiology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fundamentals of Scientific Research
• Practical Skills for Biology
• Genetics and Evolution

Year 2

• Research Skills and Employability
• Ageing
• Physiology of Life
• Optional modules:
  • Food Chain and Sustainability
  • Immunology and medical microbiology
  • Genes and Genomes
  • Developmental Biology
  • Human Osteology
  • Sandwich year - Human Biology
  • Study Semester Abroad - Human Biology
  • Study Year Abroad - Human Biology

Year 3

• Research Project
• Health and Disease
• Optional modules:
  • Nutrition Through the Lifecycle (Special Populations)
  • Clinical immunology and medical microbiology
  • Applications of Genetics in Health and Disease
  • Neurobiology
  • Parasitology
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Work-Based Learning
  • Omics in Health and Disease

Your Learning Experience

Teaching Support Assessment

• Excellent facilities and learning resources
• Teaching is mostly via lectures and in-person laboratory practicals
• Small tutorial sessions provide a forum for discussing course material more informally
• Progress review meetings with your personal tutor
• Work-related learning opportunities

Career paths

Completing this BSc Human Biology programme will open up a vast range of career opportunities.

• Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and transferable skill set needed for further study and career success in human biology and related health sciences
• Human biologists may pursue a variety of careers in the UK and abroad, in areas such as: laboratories, scientific education and communication, public health and policy, technical service and sales support, or health service providers
• Some graduates prefer to continue their studies with postgraduate study (PGCE/PGDE, MSc, MPhil, MRes, or PhD) or pursue careers in teaching and lecturing

Tuition fees and funding

Home International

• Full-time per year: £9,535
• Placement year: £1,905

Entry requirements

• Grades/points required from qualifications: DDD-CDD (72-80)
• GCSEs and equivalents: Grade C/Grade 4 English and Maths
• A levels: DDD-CDD (72-80)
• BTECs: DM in relevant area if studied on its own or the total of 72 UCAS points when combined with other relevant qualifications

How to apply

• UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses
• Further information on the UCAS application process can be found on the UCAS website

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