BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A BPS-accredited BSc examining the biological roots of psychology and behaviour, integrating neuroscience, anatomy and biochemistry.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 follow the psychology core (cognitive, clinical and developmental, social psychology, perception and the brain, research design and methods) with biology content; the final year includes a Research Project.

Career pathways

Foundation for careers in psychology, health, allied health professions and neuroscience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 subjects at grade C/4 or above preferred. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of two A levels including a C in Biology. BTEC: DMM overall to include Biology units. Access: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit including at least 12 Level 3 credits in Biology. T level: Merit overall including Biology or Human Biology modules. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall including Biology at Higher Level. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: University standard undergraduate English requirement is IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (equivalents accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

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