Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Human Biosciences (Optional Placement)
University of Plymouth
UK,England
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 18,650/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1862
Total Students: 18,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Human Biosciences (Optional Placement)
Program Overview
Will gene therapy become an established treatment for cancer? What are the potential benefits of stem cell research? How has the revolution in genome sequencing provided insights into human biology? On this flexible course, you’ll develop skills and knowledge across the spectrum of subject disciplines – plus an understanding of other key questions around human biology, psychology, nutrition, health and disease. Enhance your employability with an optional placement year in research or industry.
In your first year, a foundation of theory and practicals will introduce you to the most important organism – Homo sapiens, and you'll develop key graduate skills in communication, data analysis and IT.
Key features
- Delivered by the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Health and enhanced by links with healthcare professionals.
- A strong foundation in a broad range of bioscience disciplines underpinned by a biomolecular knowledge-base relevant to contemporary human biosciences today.
- Opportunities to include optional elements of psychology at each stage of the programme.
- Enables students to explore themes of personal interest within the biosciences at all stages.
- Staff with expertise in a wide range of biomedical research topics directly inform learning and teaching.
- Strong international reputation in translational research with significant financial investment in laboratory infrastructure.
- Emphasis on practical laboratory skills relevant to research and other scientific careers.
- Benefit from a rich and varied interdisciplinary learning environment, which includes collaboration with a wider health care education community at the University.
- Optional placement opportunities provide students with relevant work experience.
- Personal tutoring in modules throughout the programme of study.
- Equips graduates with the confidence, knowledge, skills and other attributes suitable for a wide variety of careers within this rapidly expanding field.
- This course has competitive entry for up to ten ring-fenced places at the end of stage one for progression onto medicine and dentistry. Applicants must meet minimum academic requirements for consideration. e.g. A levels - Minimum of AAB to include A grades in Biology, one other science from Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. General Studies will not be accepted.
Important Features
Optional Placement
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 18,650 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Plymouth
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
