Human Biology (Including Year Abroad)

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BSc (Hons) Human Biology

Undergraduate Course

(Including Year Abroad)

Start date

October 2026

October 2027

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Full Time

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+ Year Abroad

+ Placement Year

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Human Biology (Including Year Abroad)

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Life Sciences (School of)

What is the BSc (Hons) Human Biology?

The BSc (Hons) Human Biology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.

You’ll grasp the most recent advances in understanding our genetic make-up and cellular function and the newest developments in treating and preventing human disease.

Why this course

On the BSc (Hons) Human Biology, you’ll build on the foundations of biology to explore the complexity of the human body using cutting-edge technology, from the cells and molecules that perform the chemical reactions of life, to the mechanisms of disease and how our immune system fights infection.

Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. Previous students have placed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Proctor & Gamble (P&G), AquaTerra, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermo Fisher and Isogenica – some of our 40 partner labs.

You’ll graduate on the path to a career in biomedical science, genetics or expanding our understanding of human biology.

Who should apply

Future biological scientists, biomedical scientists and geneticists

Students eager to explore the latest developments and technologies

Those wanting to further our modern understanding of the human body, genetics and immunology

Practical learners wanting hands-on experience

What you’ll learn

Introductions: Spend Year One exploring molecular cell biology, genetics, anatomy, microbiology and biochemistry

Genetics: Further investigate the human genome and medical genetics

Biomedical science: Dive deeper into immunity, cell biology and more

Employability: Gain employability and transferrable skills for the biosciences

Specialise: Tailor your degree through your choice of applied modules

Your learning experience

Optional study abroad year: Spend a year at one of our partner universities and experience another culture with the Study Abroad programme

Optional placement year: Gain professional experience in a business or organisation with university support from Placements at Essex

Expert teaching: Learn in a lively, friendly and supportive community with research-led study and high-quality teaching from researchers across the spectrum of biology

Specialist facilities: Access a range of equipment and facilities from teaching labs to genome sequencing, bioimaging and advanced microscopy, and complete your final-year research alongside academics and research students in shared labs

Employability support: Take work-based learning modules with live employer projects or a placement

Careers and outcomes

A BSc (Hons) Human Biology degree prepares you for diverse careers in:

Biology: Biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, forensic science

Health: Dental science, biomedical science, sport science and physiotherapy, radiography

Research: Postgraduate research programmes

Education: Science communication, primary and secondary science and biology teaching

Why we're great.

1st in the UK for biology (Mail University Guide 2026)

3rd for student positivity in biosciences (National Student Survey 2025, English Broad Discipline Universities)

3rd in the UK for anatomy and physiology (Guardian University Guide 2026)

Meet the researchers

Dr Greg Brooke

Expert in cancer biology, course director

School of Life Sciences, University of Essex

Greg has over 10 years' experience at the University of Essex. His research aims to enhance treatment options and survival rates for cancer patients.

Dr Efstathios (Stathis) Giotis

Expert in virology

Stathis has over 15 years' experience in biomedical science, having worked at the Roslin Institute, the Royal Veterinary College London and the University of Copenhagen. He is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow for the Imperial College London, and in 2020 established his own research group focused on SARS-CoV-2 and common cold coronaviruses. He is also a member of the School’s Research Group for Genomics and Computational Biology.

Dr Ralf Zwacka

Expert in cell and cancer biology

Ralf is a member of the School’s Research Group for Protein Structure and Mechanisms of Disease. he has been a university lecturer for 20 years across oncology, gene therapy and biomedical engineering science. His research interests lie in stem cells, cancer cells and treatments of cancer.

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Course structure

We offer a flexible course structure with a mixture of core/compulsory modules, and optional modules chosen from lists.

Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. The course content is therefore reviewed on an annual basis to ensure our courses remain up-to-date so modules listed are subject to change.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision for you. We'll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities as described on our website and in line with your contract with us. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to significant disruption, we'll let our applicants and students know as soon as possible.

Components and modules explained

Components

Components are the blocks of study that make up your course. A component may have a set module which you must study, or a number of modules from which you can choose.

Each component has a status and carries a certain number of credits towards your qualification.

What this means

You must take the set module for this component and you must pass. No failure can be permitted.

Core with Options

You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component but you must pass. No failure can be permitted.

Compulsory

You must take the set module for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.

Compulsory with Options

You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.

Optional

The modules that are available for you to choose for each component will depend on several factors, including which modules you have chosen for other components, which modules you have completed in previous years of your course, and which term the module is taught in.

Modules are the individual units of study for your course. Each module has its own set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria and also carries a certain number of credits.

In most cases you will study one module per component, but in some cases you may need to study more than one module. For example, a 30-credit component may comprise of either one 30-credit module, or two 15-credit modules, depending on the options available.

Modules may be taught at different times of the year and by a different department or school to the one your course is primarily based in. You can find this information from the module code. For example, the module code HR100-4-FY means:

The department or school the module will be taught by.

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The module number.

The UK academic level of the module.

A standard undergraduate course will comprise of level 4, 5 and 6 modules - increasing as you progress through the course.

A standard postgraduate taught course will comprise of level 7 modules.

A postgraduate research degree is a level 8 qualification.

The term the module will be taught in.

AU: Autumn term

SP: Spring term

SU: Summer term

FY: Full year

AP: Autumn and Spring terms

PS: Spring and Summer terms

AS: Autumn and Summer terms

Year Abroad

Final Year

COMPONENT 01: CORE

Quantitative methods for Life Sciences

(15 CREDITS)

Develop your skillset and boost your CV. This module prepares you for the coursework, laboratory practicals and research projects that you will encounter during undergraduate study. Get to know referencing systems and learn how to effectively communicate scientific information. Use scientific units and simple algebra and demonstrate understanding of logarithms, exponentials, geometry and elementary calculus. Learn how to design experiments, handle data and display, interpret and analyse basic statistics.

Teaching and learning will be through a mixture of lectures, classes, practicals and tutorials, with an emphasis on developing the key transferable skills needed for a career in biosciences.

View Quantitative methods for Life Sciences on our Module Directory

COMPONENT 02: CORE

Molecular Cell Biology

The building blocks of life, plants and animals depend on the actions of individual cells. Investigate the biochemical characteristics of the small molecules and large macromolecules that allow cells to function. You examine the origins of life, cell structure and function, energy transductions, synthesis of molecules, and the eukaryotic cell cycle.

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COMPONENT 03: CORE

Anatomy and Physiology

Explore the anatomical components and major systems of the human body. In this module you will build your vocabulary of the key terminology of anatomy and physiology, as well as learn the structure and functions of these major body systems and how the body is controlled by the nervous and endocrine systems.

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COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Genetics and Evolution

Why do we all look different? Are some illnesses hereditary? Are animals born ready-suited to their environment? From the early theories of Mendel to modern studies in molecular genetics, you explore how scientists have answered these questions over the last 150 years.

Examine how the structure and function of DNA allows genetic material to be expressed, replicated and inherited, and consider how genetic variation leads to adaptive evolution. From developing new technologies in gene cloning to the applications for modern medicine, you explore how geneticists are building on the earlier achievements in this fundamentally important field to enhance our understanding of life on earth.

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COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Microbiology

Microbes are essential for life, playing a vital role in connecting the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. They aid in digestion, provide essential vitamins, and contribute significantly to our overall health and well-being. Marine microbes, for instance, produce approximately one-third of the oxygen we breathe. Additionally, microbes are indispensable for achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, as they clean up pollutants and synthesize valuable products like antibiotics. However, not all microbes are beneficial - some cause devastating diseases. Despite significant advances in treatment and prevention, the incidence of infectious diseases continues to rise. In this module, you will explore the vast diversity and evolution of mostly beneficial microbes, alongside the pathogenicity of harmful ones. You will investigate how different viruses and bacteria invade, interact with, and replicate within their hosts. Through two practical sessions in our state-of-the-art teaching laboratory, you will study a food poisoning outbreak and will gain hands-on experience in growing, observing, purifying, counting, and even killing microbes. These sessions will equip you with highly sought-after skills, including aseptic technique, serial dilution, and data analysis.

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COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Biochemistry of Macromolecules

Explore the building blocks of life. From the proteins that make up our genetic code to the lipids that envelope our cells, explore the structure, function and biological role of the major macromolecules.

You investigate the basic principles of protein structural bioinformatics and protein structural evolution, examine how ligand-binding equilibria may form the basis of diverse biological phenomena, learn the structure and properties of monosaccharides and polysaccharides and review the major types of lipids.

This module develops key skills in analysis and interpretation of data, biochemical methodology and calculation of biochemical parameters.

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COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY

General and Organic Chemistry

Many recent advances in biological research have been born from an increased understanding of the molecules involved in systems and processes. But what do things look like beyond molecular level?<br><br>Study how molecules are formed from individual atoms, and how the properties of these constituent atoms influence molecular structure and reactivity. Examine the fundamental concepts of chemical bonding, electronegativity, acidity, basicity, hydrogen bonding and review the common organic functional groups and different types of isomerism.

View General and Organic Chemistry on our Module Directory

COMPONENT 08: COMPULSORY

Transferable Skills in Life Sciences

You will develop your transferable skills in scientific writing (including referencing and avoiding plagiarism), teamwork and communication through oral presentations, study and research skills (including essay writing, lecture note taking, use of library and databases). Teaching and learning will be through a mixture of lectures, classes, and tutorials. The emphasis will be on small group, tutorial-style teaching and interaction with other students on this module, with assessments tailored to your degree subject area.

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COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Employability Skills for the Biosciences

Develop your research, analytical, creative and critical thinking skills during this employability and skills module. Subject and employability knowledge and employability opportunities will be developed. You will gain a range of degree and employability skills, including written and verbal communication to different target audiences. Develop competency in research, analysis, enterprise, creativity within groups and individually. Part of your professional development will be creating your own employability portfolio which can be used for future PDP.

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COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease

Molecular biology is central to our knowledge of how biology "works" at a molecular level. This module explores the breadth of processes involved in the regulation of gene expression and the proteins that are made. You also discover the ever-expanding range of molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cloning and mutagenesis, and how these are applied to investigate and treat disease.

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COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Cell Biology

The study of cells is at the centre of modern biology. Learn how cellular components determine cell structure and function, how cells communicate and how signaling pathways regulate cell fate. You also explore the regulation of the cell cycle and cell death and learn about changes that occur in cells that have become cancerous. A solid understanding of cell biology opens doors to more specialist topics, such as plant biotechnology and cancer biology.

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COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Option from list

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: OPTIONAL

Abroad Module 120 Credits

(120 CREDITS)

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Research Project in Life Sciences

This module aims to prepare you for carrying out an individual scientific investigation on a topic relating to your degree. Develop skills to identify a suitable question and then design an experimental approach to obtain data addressing this question. The assessment focuses on your analysis and presentation of these data in a suitable scientific paper format report, on the research, understanding and critical writing about the scientific literature relating to your project. Your oral project presentation skills and response to questions, the planning and management of your project work, your progress reflection and your employability skills will also be evaluated.

This module has been designed to enable students to integrate their subject knowledge with an understanding of sustainable development, acquiring the skills and competencies essential for addressing the urgent sustainability challenges of the 21st century.

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COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Placement

On a placement year you gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation, giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing you with key contacts within the industry. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.

Year abroad

On your year abroad, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.

Teaching

Courses are taught by a combination of lectures, laboratory work, assignments, and individual and group projects.

Gain experience collating and interpreting data, and reporting findings clearly and concisely.

Undergraduate students in the School of Life Sciences typically attend two or three hours of lectures per week per module, plus two or three laboratory practices per module.

Assessment

Degrees are awarded on the results of your written examinations together with continual assessments of your practical work and coursework.

Contribute towards real-world research projects in your final year of study.

UK entry requirements

GCSE: Mathematics C/4.

Plus one of the level 3 qualifications below:

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including C in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences.

IB:29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects including 4 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences. Our GCSE Maths requirement can be met with either: 2 in Standard level Maths; 2 in Higher level Maths; or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.

T-levels: For our Life Sciences courses we can consider T-levels taken in Science on a case-by-case basis. We cannot accept the T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science.

We accept A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points. Acceptability of some non A-level qualifications (such as BTECs) may depend on the subject studied and units taken.

You can calculate your UCAS tariff points on the UCAS website.

Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the UCAS tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts.

Don't meet the entry requirements?

We know everyone's journey is different. If your achieved or predicted grades don’t match our entry requirements, you have a non-traditional educational background, or you're returning to study as a mature student, we'd still encourage you to apply. We review every application individually and may be able to offer you a place on this course, or an alternative route such as a foundation year.

Find out more about applying, personal statements, references, visas, deferred entry, extenuating circumstances, and support for mature students on our undergraduate application information page.

Contextual Offers:

We are committed to ensuring that all students with the merit and potential to benefit from an Essex education are supported to do so. We make Contextual Offers to applicants from underrepresented groups residing in the UK. Our Contextual Offers policy outlines the full eligibility criteria.

GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus

96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including C in Biology or equivalent.

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English language requirements

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or specified score in an equivalent test that we accept.

Details of English language requirements and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here

If we accept the English component of an international qualification it will be included in the academic levels listed above for the relevant countries.

Pre-sessional English courses

If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.

Additional Notes

If you’re an international student, but do not meet the academic requirements for direct admission to this degree, you could prepare and gain entry through a pathway course. Find out more about opportunities available to you at the University of Essex International College

Home/UK fee

£10,050 per year

International fee

£25,600 per year

Fees will increase for each academic year of study.

If your course has the option to include a placement year or study abroad, and you choose to do so, you will pay the following:

Placement year

20% of your standard tuition fee for that year

Full year abroad

15% of your standard tuition fee for that year

Single term abroad

Standard tuition fee

Scholarships and financial support

There may be scholarships, bursaries or discounts available to help with the cost of this course.

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