BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences

The BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences course at Plymouth University is a dynamic course that is focused on understanding the science of human health and disease. It employs an integrated approach to learn about the human body at the molecular, cellular, organ, and system level.Course Content: This course offers you the opportunity to learn molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, medical cell biology, genetics, immunology, human reproduction, neuroscience, and physiology. It also includes biosciences and medical practical, scientific skills, work-based learning and an optional placement year.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in the course include Human Disease and Therapeutics, Molecular and Cellular Bio-science, Genomes and Genetics, Physiology and Pharmacology, Health and Disease, Independent Research Project, Biomedical and Forensic Anthropology.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: This course opens up career paths in biomedical science, cell pathology, clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, transfusion science and haematology. It also prepares students for further study at Master’s or PhD level, laboratory-based careers in academia or industry, careers in clinical trials and data analysis, and scientific writing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.