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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Colchester Campus
Full Time
Oct 2026
4 Year
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 COURSEOn 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.
112-120 Grades/points required
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