BSc (Hons) Health Sciences at Teesside University

Programme overview

This BSc covers the physiology of the body's major systems and the cause, diagnosis and treatment of human disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective. Three core themes are human anatomy and physiology, human biology and disease, and healthcare systems and technologies. Teaching takes place in the GBP 36.9m Bios facility, and an optional work placement year is available at no extra cost.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Department: Biosciences | Duration: 3 years (4 with optional work placement year); 4 years with foundation year; part-time up to 6 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Chemical Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology and Pathology. Year 2 includes Clinical Pharmacology, Immunology, Human Development, Life Course and Health and a Health Science Project; final-year options include Health Technologies, Human Ageing and Disease and Medical Microbiology.

Career pathways

Scientific and medical research, clinical and analytical laboratory roles, public health and health promotion, industrial and graduate training programmes, NGOs and health service management, or postgraduate study in public health, dietetics, physiotherapy, radiography and nursing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96-112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or equivalent and at least one relevant Level 3 subject (applied science, biology or health sciences); typical qualifications are A levels (minimum grade C in one relevant subject), BTEC Extended Diploma or Access to HE Diploma. Direct entry to Year 2 or the final year is considered for HNC, HND or prior degree study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (4 with optional work placement year); 4 years with foundation year; part-time up to 6 years

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