Human Biology - BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

### **What is the BSc (Hons) Human Biology?****The BSc (Hons) Human Biology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.**You’ll grasp the most recent advances in understanding our genetic make-up and cellular function and the newest developments in treating and preventing human disease.### **Why this course**On the BSc (Hons) Human Biology, you’ll build on the foundations of biology to explore the complexity of the human body using cutting-edge technology, from the cells and molecules that perform the chemical reactions of life, to the mechanisms of disease and how our immune system fights infection.Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. Previous students have placed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Proctor & Gamble (P&G), AquaTerra, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermo Fisher and Isogenica – some of our 40 partner labs.You’ll graduate on the path to a career in biomedical science, genetics or expanding our understanding of human biology.### **Who should apply*** Future biological scientists, biomedical scientists and geneticists* Students eager to explore the latest developments and technologies* Those wanting to further our modern understanding of the human body, genetics and immunology* Practical learners wanting hands-on experience

Life Sciences