Programme Specification for Human Biology (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Human Biology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Biology is the study of living things. What we study is incredibly varied from structure and anatomy, through physiology, biochemistry, ecology, genetics, nutrition etc. Increasingly important nowadays is molecular biology, which looks at the structure of the molecules which make up living things and how they behave. In Human Biology the emphasis is predominantly on studying these aspects in relation to humans but also may include the impact of humans on other living things, or the impact of other living things on humans e.g infections.
This is at the root of most modern biology and helps us to understand why we look and behave the way we do, why we fall ill and increasingly is being used to provide solutions to many disease related problems. In a human biology programme the focus is very much on how the knowledge of biology is put to use in modern society and as such is geared towards current employer demands.
What will I study?
- The Human Biology programme is derived from the Applied Biology programme which has been running at UEL for over 30 years
- The programme at UEL has been designed to offer students a wide range of options enabling them to specialise in areas of biology which appeal to them. The programme starts with a common first year which introduces the basics and provides a grounding in a wide range of areas of biology enabling students to make a more informed choice of options later in the programme. At level 2 all students study modules in molecular biology and practical and employability skills but the rest of level 2 and all of level 3 contains a range of optional modules for students to select covering areas such as physiology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, immunology, forensic biology, pharmacology and toxicology.
- All modules offer extensive laboratory training through all years of the programme enhancing student employability
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Human Biology.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What can I combine with Human Biology?
Popular combinations include:
- Forensic Science with Human Biology (F4B1 - BSc/OEoi)
- Human Biology with Public Health (B1B9 - BSc/OIom)
- Human Biology with Sports Coaching (B1C6 - BSc/OIoo)
- Human Biology/Anthropology (B1L6 - Mod/OIPB)
- Human Biology/Media Studies (B1P3 - Mod/OIPM)
- Sports Development with Human Biology (C6B1 - BSc/OPoi)
- Toxicology/Human Biology (BB21 - BSc/OQOI)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, with a minimum grade B in A2 Biology, Chemistry or Physics). In addition to the above, we require GCSE Maths, English and Science grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Human Biology programmes available
For further information on the range of Human Biology programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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