Human Biology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Human Biology BSc (Hons)

Human Biology is the integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including the study of the body in health and disease. It covers a wide range of topics, ranging from investigating microorganisms and the role they play in disease, to immunology and the role the human immune system plays in protecting us from these microorganisms. Students also learn about ever-changing subjects such as genetics, evolutionary biology and pharmacology. The Human Biology degree at Queens is underpinned by the core disciplines of Anatomy, Microanatomy and Physiology (the study of the function of t...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN

Application Details

Course Code

B100

Institution Code

Q75

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Access Course must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

34

34 points required for Biology or Chemistry with another Science (with 6 in Biol/Chem at HL),6,5 Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall including 6 (Biology or Chemistry),5,5 at Higher Level if both Biology and Chemistry offered

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

BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science route only) Successful completion of National Extended Diploma (1080 Level 3 GLH) with overall grade D*DD. Applicants must have Distinction grade in Science Investigation Skills Physiology of Human Body Systems Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways Biomedical Science

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

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

To include H2 and H3 (in any order) in Biology and Chemistry If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

A,A,B

Two Science subjects required at Advanced Higher to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both) - see list under A-level. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

A,B,B

A,A,B

Two Science subjects required at A-level to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both). Acceptable second Science subjects: Computer Science, ICT, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Technology & Design. Other subjects considered on an individual basis. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

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Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £25,300

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