BSc Hons Human Biology

The BSc (Hons) Human Biology course offered by the University of Derby provides undergraduate students an opportunity to study the science behind the function of the human body in not only health situations but also disease scenarios. It offers a fresh and dynamic approach that ensures students gain relevant, career-enhancing skills.Course Content: The course is divided into different levels corresponding to each academic year. Level 4 covers the key concepts of biology, genetics, cell biology, and human anatomy & physiology. Level 5 explores areas such as human nutrition, metabolism & disease, pathology, and system neuroscience. Progressing to Level 6, students study diagnostic biochemistry, public health, clinical genetics, and histopathology alongside a research project.Key Modules: The key modules include Genetics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease, Pathology, System Neuroscience, Diagnostic Biochemistry, Public Health, Clinical Genetics, Histopathology, and Independent Research Project. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. On completion, students receive a degree plus accreditation, meaning they meet the academic requirements for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of potential career paths. Graduates can pursue professions in clinical trials, laboratory-based work, health promotion, healthcare science, and researcher roles. Alternatively, students can progress to postgraduate studies such as MSc, PhD, or PGCE teaching qualifications.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.