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Human Biosciences

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

Grades BBC or equivalent, to include grade C in Biology or Human Biology

Pass Access to HE Diploma in one of the following subjects: Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Medical Science; with a minimum score of 112 UCAS Tariff points.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

To include HL 5 in Biology AND HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

DMM in Applied Science. Please note that the BTEC Technical Extended Certificate and Diploma qualifications do not meet the biological science requirement for this course.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) in Applied Science. Please note that the BTEC National Extended Certificate and National Diploma qualifications do not meet the biological science requirement for this course.

T Level

M

Overall grade of Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science.

UCAS Tariff

112-120

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Human biology

Our human biosciences degree combines academic theory with technical skills. You’ll develop a broad understanding of human biosciences and its significance in the contemporary world – and how you can apply that knowledge in the workplace.

You’ll study human function and structure in depth, the causes of health conditions in humans, their diagnosis and their prevention. Typical areas of study include human physiology, cell and molecular sciences, neuroscience, how drug treatments work, as well as the effects of infections and how we diagnose them. In our specialist laboratories, we’ll also train you in the various scientific techniques used to study human function and health from a cell to a whole-body level.

Group study brings vital teamwork and communication skills, while in your final year you’ll get the chance to focus and develop your academic interests through an independent piece of research working with one of our expert researchers.

**FEATURES AND BENEFITS**
- Our high-specification teaching and research laboratories include a blood biochemistry laboratory, a new microscopy suite and exercise performance laboratories. You’ll have access to specialist equipment for research in genetics, cell biology, nutrition, orthopaedics and exercise science.

- We are investing £115m to transform the way we teach and you learn in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Open from Autumn 2023, our new Dalton building will enhance collaboration between students, staff and industry and provide new and improved teaching spaces, including a 200-student capacity Superlab.

- You will be taught by expert staff who research all aspects of human health and function, with expertise in areas of cardiovascular sciences, musculoskeletal health and neuroscience.

- Get involved with research projects led by our experts as part of our RISE research internship programmes.

- You’ll have access to regular online video support, which provides additional explanation and guidance on a range of topics, from coursework and exam paper guidance to lab demonstrations.

The Uni


Course location:

Manchester Metropolitan University

Department:

Department of Life Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

80%
Human biology

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Others in biosciences

Teaching and learning

80%
Staff make the subject interesting
100%
Staff are good at explaining things
50%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
80%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

60%
Library resources
70%
IT resources
89%
Course specific equipment and facilities
60%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
29%
Male students
71%
Female students
71%
2:1 or above
18%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
C

After graduation


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£19,000
med
Average annual salary
92%
med
Employed or in further education
57%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

15%
Science, engineering and production technicians
12%
Other elementary services occupations
10%
Natural and social science professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Others in biosciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£25k

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