| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Human Biology BSc program at Canterbury Christ Church University combines fundamental biology with sport and exercise physiology, focusing on normal human form and function as well as disease development. Students develop practical skills through extensive lab work and industry exposure, and the program offers a holistic approach to understanding physiological processes in various states. The program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and boasts high graduate outcomes and student satisfaction.
Program Outline
Human Biology BSc - Canterbury Christ Church University
Degree Overview:
- Unique Blend: Combines fundamental biology with elements of sport and exercise physiology.
- Human Focus: Studies normal human form and function alongside disease development processes.
- Extensive Topics: Includes genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and research involvement opportunities.
- Practical Skills Development: Extensive lab work and industry exposure at Discovery Park.
- Holistic Approach: Develops a comprehensive understanding of physiological processes in various states.
Outline:
- Year 1:
- Core Modules: Biochemistry 1, Statistics & Intro to R Software, Cell Biology & Genetics, Microbiology & Human Health.
- Years 2 & 3:
- Choice of optional modules alongside core modules. Specific options may vary yearly.
Assessment:
- Formal Assessments: Coursework (laboratory reports, literature reviews, skills assessments, presentations, final year project) and exams.
- Balance: Coursework and exam weighting depends on chosen optional modules.
Teaching:
- Blended Learning: Combines workshops, laboratory practicals, seminars, and self-study.
- Workshops: Discuss and develop lecture topics.
- Industry Standard Software & Facilities: Access to modern resources.
- Independent Research Project: Undertaken in the final year, supervised by academic staff.
- Flexible Contact Hours: Dependent on selected modules.
- Highly Qualified Faculty: Doctorate and teaching qualified, research-active academics.
Careers:
- Graduate-entry career paths: NHS, healthcare sector, sales/marketing of healthcare products, diagnostic labs, research and development (pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, laboratory instruments).
- Further Study Options: Postgraduate studies, including postgraduate medicine.
Other:
- Accredited by Royal Society of Biology.
- High Graduate Outcomes: 95% of Human Biology students (2023) were in work or further study 15 months after finishing.
- Student Satisfaction: 100% of Human Biology students were satisfied with academic support (National Student Survey 2023).
- UK
- Overseas Full-time £9,250 £15,500
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
