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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Human Biology

Keele University

(3.9)
55 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology with Human Biology course at Keele University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

BBB in three A Levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C1CV

Here's what Keele University says about its Psychology with Human Biology course.

Are you fascinated by what drives human behaviour and curious about the biological systems fundamental to human existence? Our Psychology with Human Biology programme at Keele bridges psychological theories with biological foundations to reveal the key influences shaping human conduct. Through applying your combined knowledge to real-life situations, you'll graduate prepared for diverse career opportunities—from specialised psychology fields to professions in teaching, childcare, counselling, human resources and more.

Why choose this course?

  • Our research-led programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

  • Human Biology at Keele is Top 10 in England for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS

  • Build practical, analytical, laboratory and research skills applicable to various careers

  • Enhance your career prospects by gaining hands-on work experience with placement opportunities

  • Our Psychology with Human Biology programme at Keele offers the perfect blend of psychological theory and biological understanding.

Your first year will provide a strong grounding in the fundamentals of both subjects. You'll dive into the core British Psychological Society curriculum — covering developmental, social, biological, and cognitive psychology—while exploring what makes each of us unique within these areas. You will also be introduced to research methods for psychology, including the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative design, as well as data collection, data analysis, and report writing. This will enable you to draw meaningful conclusions about human thought and behaviour.

You will also explore the core areas of human biology, physiology, and anatomy. These modules will also equip you with essential laboratory skills, providing a solid foundation for future work in bioscience.

During your studies you will have access to a range of facilities and equipment, including virtual reality headsets, brain stimulation devices, and our state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories. We also make extensive use of our large and diverse campus environment for fieldwork in addition to numerous fieldwork visits off-campus.

As you progress through your degree, you'll have the opportunity to explore specialised topics that align with your interests ranging from child psychology and neurodiversity to human genetics and cancer biology. This comprehensive approach allows you to connect psychological principles with biological underpinnings and discover how these disciplines apply to countless real-world situations.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Source: Keele University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Psychology with Human Biology at Keele University.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Psychology

Location

Main Site | Keele

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich with time abroad

Subjects

• Human biology

• Psychology

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Psychology with Human Biology course at Keele University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Others in biosciences
Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

72%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

67%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

56%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

78%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

72%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

72%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

100%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

89%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

72%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

73%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

73%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

73%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

80%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

79%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

82%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

Student information

The Psychology with Human Biology course at Keele University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Human biology
Psychology
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female76%Male24%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above90%
Number of students95
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryC
MathematicsB
PsychologyB
FrenchB
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female79%Male20%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students915
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
BiologyC
SociologyC
ChemistryD
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Psychology with Human Biology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Keele University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Biosciences
Psychology
Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10%

Caring personal services

10%

Elementary occupations

10%

Natural and social science professionals

Graduate statistics

38%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

83%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

13%

Administrative occupations

11%

Sales occupations

9%

Caring personal services

8%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

38%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

83%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

13%

Administrative occupations

11%

Sales occupations

9%

Caring personal services

8%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Psychology with Human Biology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Keele University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Biosciences
Psychology

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£30.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£24.5k

Third year after graduation

£27k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology with Human Biology.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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