Human Biology

Gain up-to-date bioscience skills on a degree you can tailor to your chosen career path. Our strong links with employers open doors to work placements and our influential researchers will inspire you.

If you'd like a scientific career where you can focus on improving people's health and wellbeing, our BSc (Hons) Human Biology course is the ideal starting point.

• 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
• Learn from a research-active teaching team

• Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

Studying Human Biology equips you with highly relevant and up-to-date skills that are important for careers in the NHS, health charities, medical research and biomedical industries, in roles such as:

• Research/Laboratory Assistant, Technician or Associate
• NHS Clinical Scientist
• Medical Professional
• Physiotherapist/Sports Trainer Performance Counselling
• Pharmaceutical/Medical Sales
• Lecturer/Teacher
• Scientific Writer
• Scientific/Non-Scientific Consultancy
• Public Health Service
• Clinical Trials Co-ordinator 
• Human Resources
• Food Technology
• Biosafety
• Health Charities
• Marketing

Careers and Employment Service

To boost your employment skills, you can access the University's Careers and Employment Service. The team can connect you with employers to help find opportunities for work placements, part-time jobs, and volunteering. Our careers consultants are also on hand to guide you through the career options for your degree, CV writing, or starting your own business - and we commit to helping you for three years after you graduate to find a job.