BSc (Hons) Health and Human Sciences at Durham University

Anthropology is the study of humanity. Our BSc in Health and Human Sciences is a broad programme with a focus on the anthropology of health, which explores social and biological perspectives on health and disease. Our BSc in Health and Human Sciences focuses on the anthropology of health.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc in Health and Human Sciences starts with a broad introduction to anthropology in the first year, followed by increasing specialisation in the anthropology of health in the second and final years. Our anthropology of health modules span a wide range of topics including sex, reproduction and love, global health, and illness in society. You will complement your studies with modules in other areas of the subject, including social, biological and environmental anthropology. Our degrees have a strong emphasis on 'hands-on' experience and many of our modules incorporate practical elements. We offer a residential field school at a selection of European destinations, or a virtual field site. You will finish your degree by designing and carrying out your own anthropological research project for your dissertation. Compulsory modules include Health, Illness and Society, People and Cultures, Human Evolution and Diversity, Being Human: An Introduction to the History and Practice of Anthropology, Doing Anthropological Research.

Career pathways

Anthropology is a broad subject, and as a result there is no 'typical' anthropology graduate. Our anthropology graduates can be prepared for a wide range of careers.

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