Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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
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)
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
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
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
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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
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Teaching on my course
85%
med
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
Learning opportunities
83%
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
Assessment and feedback
71%
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
Academic support
92%
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
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
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How well organised is your course?
72%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
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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
Student voice
83%
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
Other NSS questions
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
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Teaching on my course
82%
low
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
Learning opportunities
79%
low
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
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
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
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
89%
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
Student voice
84%
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
Other NSS questions
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
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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| French | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
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.
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
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.
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.
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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