Human Biology and Behaviour - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• ANTB3020 - Foundations of Biological Anthropology (30 credits)

• ANTS3080 - Academic and Research Skills (15 credits)

• BIOS3050 - Fundamental Human Biology (15 credits)

• PSYC3040 - Introduction to Psychology I (15 credits)

• PSYC3050 - Introduction to Psychology II (15 credits)

Optional modules may include
 

• ANTS3070 - Thinkers and Theories in Anthropology (15 credits)

• BIOS3070 - Human Physiology and Disease (15 credits)

• HECO3030 - Survey and Monitoring for Biodiversity (15 credits)

• PSYC3140 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (15 credits)

• WCON3111 - Principles of Biogeography and Ecology (15 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• ANTB5590 - Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)

• ANTB5650 - Sex Evolution and Human Nature (15 credits)

• ANTB6250 - Homo sapiens: Biology, Culture and Identity (15 credits)

• ANTB6280 - Human Skeletal Biology (15 credits)

• ANTB6290 - Human Anatomy and Movement (15 credits)

Optional modules may include
 

• ANTB5560 - Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom (15 credits)

• ANTB5800 - Primate Behaviour and Ecology (15 credits)

• BIOS5130 - Human Physiology and Disease 2 (15 credits)

• BIOS5460 - Animal Form and Function (15 credits)

• FSCI5020 - Forensic Archaeology (15 credits)

• GEOG5004 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Principles and Methods (15 credits)

• PSYC6080 - Evolution & Universal Motivation (15 credits)

• PSYC6110 - The Neuroscience of Cognitive Disorders (15 credits)

• PSYC6391 - Brain and Cognition (30 credits)

• PSYC6392 - Personality and Social Psychology (30 credits)

• WCON5030 - Evolutionary Genetics and Conservation (15 credits)

Stage 3

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• ANTB5330 - Independent Research Project (30 credits)

• ANTB5700 - Life, Sex & Death: Current Debates in Human Biology and Behaviour (15 credits)

• ANTB6290 - Human Anatomy and Movement (15 credits)

Optional modules may include
 

• ANTB5410 - Palaeoanthropology (15 credits)

• ANTB5560 - Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom (15 credits)

• ANTB5570 - Primate Communication (15 credits)

• ANTB5650 - Sex Evolution and Human Nature (15 credits)

• ANTB5690 - Palaeopathology (15 credits)

• ANTB5800 - Primate Behaviour and Ecology (15 credits)

• ANTS6210 - The Human-Environment Nexus: Contemporary Issues & Critical Approaches (15 credits)

• BIOS5460 - Animal Form and Function (15 credits)

• FSCI5020 - Forensic Archaeology (15 credits)

• GEOG5004 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Principles and Methods (15 credits)

• PSYC6080 - Evolution & Universal Motivation (15 credits)

• PSYC6110 - The Neuroscience of Cognitive Disorders (15 credits)

• PSYC6391 - Brain and Cognition (30 credits)

• PSYC6392 - Personality and Social Psychology (30 credits)

• WCON5030 - Evolutionary Genetics and Conservation (15 credits)

GCSE

Mathematics grade C/4

Access to HE Diploma

The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

BTEC Nationals

We will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please note that subjects such as Hospitality, Catering, Art & Design, Music, Photography and Dance will not be accepted. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall or 15 points at HL including mathematics 4 at HL or SL

International Foundation Programme

Pass all components of the University of Kent International Foundation Programme with a 60% overall average including 60% in LZ036 Academic Skills, 60% in LZ045 Life Sciences (1 & 2), and 50% in LZ013 Maths and Statistics (if you do not hold GCSE Maths at 4/C or equivalent).

T level

The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.

The annual tuition fees for this course are:

Home full-time
£9250

EU full-time
£15900

International full-time
£21200

Studying human biology and behaviour gives you an exciting range of career opportunities. We work with you to help direct your module choices to the career paths you are considering. Through your studies, you learn how to work independently, to analyse complex data and to present your work with clarity and flair. 

You learn a set of skills that will allow you to pursue a career in areas such as:
 

• advertising

• civil service and the Home Office

• international consultancy

• journalism

• media, research or production (film, TV, radio)

• museum work

• NHS and health charities

• overseas development and aid

• postgraduate study, including entry into Medical School

• public relations

• research jobs in government, industrial and medical labs

• scientific publishing

• social work

• teaching