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Human Biosciences BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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? On this flexible course, you’ll develop skills and knowledge across the spectrum of subject disciplines – enabling an understanding of these and other key questions relating to human biology, health and disease. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your employability with an optional placement year. - Delivered by the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Health and enhanced by links with healthcare professionals.- A strong foundation in a broad range of bioscience disciplines underpinned by a biomolecular knowledge-base relevant to contemporary human biosciences today.- Opportunities to include optional elements of psychology at each stage of the programme.- Enables students to explore themes of personal interest within the biosciences at all stages.- Staff with expertise in a wide range of biomedical research topics directly inform learning and teaching.- Strong international reputation in translational research with significant financial investment in laboratory infrastructure.- Emphasis on practical laboratory skills relevant to research and other scientific careers.- Benefit from a rich and varied interdisciplinary learning environment, which includes collaboration with a wider health care education community at the University.- Optional placement opportunities provide students with relevant work experience.- Personal tutoring in modules throughout the programme of study.- Equips graduates with the confidence, knowledge, skills and other attributes suitable for a wide variety of careers within this rapidly expanding field.- This course has competitive entry for up to ten ring-fenced places at the end of stage one for progression onto medicine and dentistry. Applicants must meet minimum academic requirements for consideration. e.g. A levels - Minimum of AAB to include A grades in Biology, one other science from Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. General Studies will not be accepted.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    41st out of 94 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    141 62%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    45th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    49th

    20

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