BSc (Hons.) Human Biology and Behaviour

The Human Biology and Behaviour course offered at the University of Kent is aimed at individuals interested in biology and its link to human emotion and behaviour. The course will encourage you to seek answers to questions concerning the cause of human nature and behaviour, and how these intersect with biology. You will also be learning about the human body's operation, including how it’s influenced by our genes and the environment.Course Content: The course will offer you a solid grounding in human biology by focusing on topics like cells, genetics, physiology and biochemistry. In later stages you’ll examine how human evolution, ecology and behaviour are interlinked. You will learn about primates, including humans, from both biological and behavioural perspectives, which would involve studying modules on primatology, human behaviour and cognition.Key Modules: The major modules you will delve into consist of Foundations of Biology, Human Physiology, Evolution of Human Behaviour, Primate Models for Human Evolution, Animal Behaviour and many more.Future Careers: After the successful completion of this course, you can consider a career in a range of professions including teaching, science communication, medical and laboratory-based careers, conservation management and consultancy, animal behaviour and welfare, or in the health and fitness industry.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.