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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C190

Human Biosciences

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences at University of Plymouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Will gene therapy become an established treatment for cancer? What are the potential benefits of stem cell research? How has the revolution in genome sequencing provided insights into human biology? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Molecular and Cell Biology
Human Physiology and Anatomy
Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways
Genetics and Genomics
Immunology and Disease
Research Methods and Statistics
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Translational Biosciences and Clinical Applications
UCAS Code:C190
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points

To include Grade 5 in Biology at Higher Level and Grade 5 in a second Science at Higher Level. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ 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

£19,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,800

Home Student Fee

£19,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Tuition fees Tuition fee price changes The Government has announced that tuition fees from Academic Year 28/29 onwards will be subject to automatic annual inflationary increases, which we believe will be at a similar rate to the recent annual increases to fees, and may continue to be inflation based. The University may increase annual tuition fees in line with the Student Contract and the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government from time to time.We understand that clarity

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£28,500
3 years£20,000£26,000£31,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£40,000

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 31% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth offers Human Biosciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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