Human Biosciences BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Human Biosciences BSc (Hons)

Human Biosciences is an exciting branch of modern science, involving many disciplines and cutting-edge technology. It is focused on human biology and health, providing a perfect springboard for a variety of careers within the growing life sciences sector.

Our degree is practice-led and designed to support you to develop a range of practical and analytical skills, valued by employers. Through the course, you will gain an insight into human life processes, both in health and disease.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2026

Campus

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Course Address
Westbourne Road
Birmingham
B15 3TN

Application Details

Course Code

1262

Institution Code

B25

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

Scottish Higher

104 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level or above.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Bioscience-related pathway

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: Either Biology, or Chemistry at Higher level. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

104 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. National Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science at grade DM overall, in combination with one other A Level/Level 3 equivalent. A diploma in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above, or a Level 3 equivalent. Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. The Certificate must be combined with two A Levels, at least one of which must be in Biology or Chemistry, or with Level 3 equivalent qualifications in an accepted Science subject. Excluded subjects: Psychology and Health and Social Care are not accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

104 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. National Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science at grade DM overall, in combination with one other A Level/Level 3 equivalent. A diploma in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above, or a Level 3 equivalent. Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. The Certificate must be combined with two A Levels, at least one of which must be in Biology or Chemistry, or with Level 3 equivalent qualifications in an accepted Science subject. Excluded subjects: Psychology and Health and Social Care are not accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level or above.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

104 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. National Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science at grade DM overall, in combination with one other A Level/Level 3 equivalent. A diploma in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above, or a Level 3 equivalent. Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. The Certificate must be combined with two A Levels, at least one of which must be in Biology or Chemistry, or with Level 3 equivalent qualifications in an accepted Science subject. Excluded subjects: Psychology and Health and Social Care are not accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.

A level

B,C,C

104 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Environmental Sciences at grade C or above. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project.

T Level

M

Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Science.

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