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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Colchester Campus
Full Time
Oct 2026
4 Year
Understand the structure and function of the human body, from the cells and molecules that perform the chemical reactions for life, to the mechanisms of disease and how our immune system fights infection. Our BSc Human Biology builds on the foundations of biology to explore the complexity of the human body using cutting-edge technology. You learn how recent advances in understanding our genetic make-up and cellular function is leading to exciting new developments in treating and preventing human disease. Our course provides you with a cellular and disease-focused understanding of human biology, covering topics including: Anatomy and physiology, Cell biology, Genetics, ImmunologyA major research area at Essex is centered on the relationships between protein structure and mechanisms of disease. This sheds light on the complex cellular pathways involved in cancer and brain cell damage. Another research area uses computational approaches to study the role of epigenetics and DNA structure in human disease. In your final year, you carry out an individual research project. Popular topics have ranged from mutagenesis of proteins linked to human diseases such as blindness and cancer and mechanisms of cell death and antibiotic resistance.
112-120 Grades/points required
Not currently available, please Contact University for up to date information.
Full time annual fee would be 22100, Student would pay 4,420 in their year of Placement/sandwich. Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995
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