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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C101

Human Biology

University of Derby
Derby, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Human Biology at University of Derby is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Human biology is crucial to developments in areas such as medicine, sports science, nutrition and mental health – this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career at the forefront of those developments. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE: - RANKINGS: Our BSc (Hons) Human Biology course was ranked 2nd for assessment and feedback and 3rd for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2025. - ACCREDITATION: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, reflecting its high quality. - IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE: Our course has been designed to pr... International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Modules ranging from chemistry and molecular biology to anatomy
physiology and genetics
Medicine
Sports science
UCAS Code:C101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

At least a grade C at A level in either Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,500£27,500
3 years£15,000£19,000£23,000
5 years£20,000£23,500£28,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 30% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Human Biology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#1201QS World
#61UK Ranking
18,895+Students
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