Human Biology
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, this course demonstrates quality and sets a high professional standard • Build up-to-date bioscience skills which allow you to respond to national and international priorities, and are important for careers in medical research, the NHS, health charities and biomedical industries • Develop your understanding of infectious and genetic diseases, as well as the impact that lifestyle choices have on health • Tailor your course to your own interests by choosing from a broad selection of specialist modules in bioscience, psychology and sport science • Opportunities for placements and internships with organisations like the Leukaemia Research Foundation and Royal Derby Hospital • Strengthen your employability through work placements, internships and live projects where you can assist in the University’s human health research – all opportunities which are offered on a competitive basis
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
- Study infectious and genetic diseases and lifestyle impacts on health
- Choose specialist modules in bioscience, psychology and sport science
- Placement opportunities with Leukaemia Research Foundation and Royal Derby Hospital
- Live projects assisting with human health research, offered competitively
- Develops bioscience skills for medical research, NHS and biomedical industries
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC (At least a grade C in either Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit in Sci…
- A-level: BCC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC (At least a grade C in either Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM G…
- T-level: Merit — to include in Science
- BTEC: DMM — …Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English, Science
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Medical research scientist
- Laboratory technician
- NHS healthcare scientist
- Health charity research officer
- Biomedical industry scientist
- Clinical research associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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