BSc (Hons) Human Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University

Explore the science behind the human body, health, and disease with a Human Biology degree from CCCU. Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to make a real impact in research, diagnostics, or future clinical practice. Supported by a team of experienced academics, you will learn about human anatomy and physiology, the biology of disease, molecular biology, nutrition, and reproduction - to name just a few areas.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study a range of topics, from DNA and biochemical pathways to how organs work together and the behaviours that define us as humans. Gain hands-on experience using current lab protocols, scientific equipment, and AI tools to analyse the human body and its interactions with other organisms. Core modules include Year 1: Introduction to Anatomy, Development and Research, Genes, Cells and Microbes, Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences, Biochemistry, Student Success Modules; Year 2: Molecular and Computational Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics, Cancer Biology and Pathology, Genetics, Employability Modules, Interdisciplinary modules; Year 3: Nutrition and Metabolism, Biology of Human Disease, Clinical Immunology and Pharmacology, Applied Science Major Project.

Career pathways

Graduates from similar courses at Canterbury Christ Church University, including Human Biology and Biomedical Science, have gone on to roles such as: Clinical Respiratory Physiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Research Associate at Epsilogen Ltd, Support Biomedical Scientist in Medical Microbiology and Virology at St George’s Hospital London, Junior Chemist at Algaecytes.

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