BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences

The BSc Human Biosciences course at Manchester Metropolitan University offers students an in-depth understanding of the human body's complexity, its functions, and reactions to environmental, disease, and nutritional factors. It blends laboratory skills, data analysis, and the study of topics like human genetics and immunology, equipping students for a robust scientific career.Course Content: The course content imparts knowledge about the biological, chemical, and physiological aspects of human systems. It explores modules at the interface of biology and chemistry to extend your understanding of the human body. Students will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching spaces and undertake an independent research project in their final year. Key Modules: The key modules of the course are broadly classified under Year1, Year 2, and Year 3 offering different units. Some of these include Chemistry for the Biosciences, Cell Biology and Genetics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemical Pathology, Medical and Molecular Genetics, Advanced Immunology, and Human Nutrition in Health and Disease.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Graduates typically find roles in medical and scientific research, clinical trials coordination, drug development, biotechnology, teaching, and related scientific fields. Many also go on to further study at the masters and doctoral levels.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.