BSc Human Biology
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BSc Human Biology
How does the body respond to challenges such as infection? What is the future of stem cell therapies? How does our lifestyle and genes affect our risk of disease?
Understand the structure and function of the human body, from the cells and molecules that perform the chemical reactions for life, to the mechanisms of disease and how our immune system fights infection. Our BSc Human Biology builds on the foundations of biology to explore the complexity of the human body using cutting-edge technology. You learn how recent advances in understanding our genetic make-up and cellular function is leading to exciting new developments in treating and preventing human disease.
Our course provides you with a cellular and disease-focused understanding of human biology, covering topics including:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Cell biology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Microbiology
A major research area at Essex is centered on the relationships between protein structure and mechanisms of disease. This sheds light on the complex cellular pathways involved in cancer and brain cell damage. Another research area uses computational approaches to study the role of epigenetics and DNA structure in human disease. In your final year, you carry out an individual research project. Popular topics have ranged from mutagenesis of proteins linked to human diseases such as blindness and cancer and mechanisms of cell death and antibiotic resistance.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Quantitative methods for Life Sciences
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Genetics and Evolution
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry of Macromolecules
- General and Organic Chemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Transferable Skills in Life Sciences
Year 2
- Employability Skills for the Biosciences
- Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease
- Cell Biology
Final Year
- Research Project in Life Sciences
- Issues in Biomolecular Science
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Human biology is a rapidly developing field. It’s an exciting time to be working in human biology - our understanding of the human genome and epigenetics, the importance of the human microbiome in health, the introduction of stem cell therapies and manipulating ageing cells are all hot topics on the brink of changing modern society. BSc Human Biology will prepare you for graduate careers in education, research, teaching. science communication, and with further study could lead to medicine, dental science, diagnostic radiography, physiotherapy, biological and medical science, forensic science, sports science and more.
We also work with our University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BSc Human Biology: 3 years
BSc Human Biology (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BSc Human Biology (Including Placement Year): 4 years