BSc (Hons) Human Biology at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The new BSc (Hons) Human Biology 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. 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Biological and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Principles of Human Nutrition, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Practical Skills for Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Exploring the Natural World. Year 2 core modules: Research Skills and Employability, Genes and Genomes, Physiology of Life, Ageing, Food Chain and Sustainability, Food Technology and Development, Immunology and Medical Microbiology, Developmental Biology. Year 3 core modules: Research Project, Health and Disease, Omics in Health and Disease, Nutrition Through the Lifecycle (Special Populations), Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology, Applications of Genetics, Neurobiology, Parasites and Pathogens.

Career pathways

Completing this BSc Human Biology programme will open up a vast range of career opportunities. You can develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills required by employers and attend regularly organised employability events and networking opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; Biology or a related science at Grade C or above. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM from a science-based subject. Access awards: Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points from a science-based programme. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM from a science-based subject. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points and have studied a science-based subject. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points and have studied a science-based subject.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/aa1b9a66-787e-4aac-b380-d03c444c74bc?academicYearId=2027

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