BSc Human Biosciences

at University of Exeter

This degree programme allows you to study scientific aspects of health, physical activity and molecular and cellular biology and recognises the importance that exercise can play in the prevention and treatment of disease. You will receive a thorough grounding in the study of human and molecular biology together with the various sub-disciplines of exercise and sport sciences, including biomechanics, kinesiology, human and applied physiology, molecular biology, genetics and medical microbiology.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1

Develop a foundation in exercise science and biology. Practical work is designed to complement your lectures. You will receive training in key scientific skills as part of the Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists module, which includes tutorials.

Compulsory modules
 

• Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Cells
• Human Anatomy and Kinanthropometry
• Human Physiology
• Foundations of Biomechanics
• Bioenergetics

Year 2
 

• Research Skills and Bioethics
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics and Kinesiology
• Quantitative Research Methods

Year 3

You have the opportunity to focus on areas of biology and exercise and sport sciences that particularly interest you. During the first two terms you will undertake a project/dissertation centred on the research work of a member of staff in either Sport and Health Sciences or Biosciences. Under their academic supervision, you will develop the skill set needed to move forward as a science graduate.
 

• Biosciences Research Project 
• Dissertation 
• Independent Research Review 
• Dissertation (Physiology)
• Independent Research Review (Physiology)

A-Level
 

• AAB - ABB 
• B in Biology and B in another science subject*

IB
 

• 34/665 - 32/655
• HL 5 in Biology plus either another science subject at HL 5 or two science subjects at SL 5*

BTEC
 

• DDD - DDM
• Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-level grade B in Biology and B in another science subject*

GCSE
 

• C or 4    
• Grade C or 4 in English Language and Mathematics

Contextual Offer    
 

• A-Level: BBB - BBC
• IB: 30/555 - 28/554
• BTEC: DDM - DMM

• UK students: £9,250 per year
• International students: £25,000 per year

Many of our graduates are employed in discipline relevant roles in the UK and overseas including laboratory-based positions, healthcare, biomedical research, general teaching, marketing, sports management and administration for the public sector.

Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Human Biosciences degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.

Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates from our Sport and Health Sciences and Biosciences undergraduate programmes*. 

Recent graduates are now working as:
 

• Sports coaches, instructors and officials
• Laboratory technicians
• Chartered and certified accountants
• Biochemists and biomedical scientists
• Primary and secondary education teaching professionals
• Project support officers
• Biological scientists
• Natural and social science professionals
• Business sales executives
• Marketing associate professionals