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Undergraduate 2027

Undergraduate 2025

BSc | Undergraduate

Human Biology

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Entry year : Academic Year 2027/28

Entry requirements : ABB/AAB

Attendance : 3 years (Full-time) \

UCAS Code : B100

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Human Biology is the integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including the study of the body in health and disease. It covers a wide range of topics, ranging from genetics, microbiology and immunology to the core disciplines of anatomy, microanatomy and physiology. \ \ The degree is designed to allow a greater degree of flexibility in the choice of modules, in comparison to the closely related degree in Biomedical Sciences.\ \ Specialist subject areas which can be studied in detail include Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cardiovascular Pathology and Treatment, Topographical Anatomy, Exercise Science in Medicine, Embryology and Developmental Biology, Public Health Science and Neuroscience. Within these subject areas we provide a wide and innovative range of learning experiences, such as the use of ultrasound imaging in cardiovascular physiology and exposure to cadaveric prosection.

Human Biology at Queen's is ranked 2nd in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)

Course highlights

Global Opportunities

The School has established links with the University of Nevada in Reno, USA. Opportunities are available to work in the research laboratories for a year between second and final year.

Career Development

All students at all levels are supported by a dedicated Careers Consultant within the Centre. Students can book 1 to 1 Careers coaching sessions, CV checks and interview preparation appointments as well as being offered a series of bespoke events and workshops to attend regarding applying for and succeeding in the graduate landscape and the opportunity to network with a variety of recruiting employers whilst understanding better the employability landscape they have access to.\ Students are not required to undertake a placement year in this program. However, those who choose to pursue a placement independently between stages 2 and 3 will be supported in this process. An optional Level 2 pre-placement module equips students with essential skills, networks, and practical experience to seek a placement. QUB will also provide ongoing support during the placement period. Successful completion of the pre-placement module and a placement year will be recognized on their degree parchment as "BSc Human Biology with Placement/International Placement."

World Class Facilities

Our Centre's teaching facilities have benefited from significant investment in recent years. This includes two modern anatomy teaching units, state-of-the-art physiology teaching spaces, and a newly refurbished biomedical science laboratory.\ \ The final year research project affords students the opportunity to work with eminent researchers within the School's research laboratories. This experience provides student with valuable exposure to a diverse array of research topics, thereby enhancing their employability prospects.

Internationally Renowned Experts

Our academic staff combine enthusiastic teaching with world-class research in the Biomedical Sciences, including cardiovascular disease, eye disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and public health. We also have over 60 principal investigators specialising in Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Population Sciences research and translational technologies who contribute to teaching and third year research projects.

Student Experience

The School continues to score highly in the National Student Survey for student experience. Human Biology was ranked 6th in the UK for 'Overall Positivity' in the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology category. Satisfaction scores for "Learning Resources", "Academic support" and "Assessment and Feedback" were ranked within the top 5 in the UK in 2023.

Students are free to transition between the BSc Human Biology and BSc Biomedical Science programs until the commencement of the second academic year. This flexibility allows students to align with the pathway that best reflects their individual interests and aspirations.

Further Study Opportunities

Students can apply for a wide range of Master's programs (taught or research) as well as a comprehensive list of research (PhD) topics, as shown in the Queen's School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences website

https//www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/Study/

“My degree in Human Biology introduced many different career paths I didn’t know existed before starting my studies. The flexibility to select my own modules during final year as well the wide range of research projects allowed me to personalise the degree to my own interests and provided the foundation for my future career pursuits”. \ \ Callum Mitchell\ BSc (Hons) Human Biology Graduate 2020

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