HUMAN BIOLOGY BSc/MSci at University of Glasgow

Human biology explores the scientific principles that underlie investigations into the function of the human body from a molecular and cellular level to a whole-body level. It examines the way in which the body works in health, during normal healthy ageing and disease.

YEAR 1

You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills.

YEAR 2

You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests.

YEARS 3, 4 AND 5

Human Biology provides a wide-ranging approach to complement the traditional Anatomy, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Physiology degree programmes.

If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will take courses which allow you to develop a broad understanding of human biology through the study of the anatomy and physiology of body systems, the assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function, and introductory nutrition.

Students in year 4 enrol on a core course and choose three advanced Honours option courses. All year 4 students undertake an independent research project.

You can take Human Biology as an MSci, which includes an additional placement year between the third and final years of the degree, normally spent doing research in industry in the UK or overseas.

Final-year optional courses may change and places may be limited. Students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme