BSc Human Biosciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Human Biosciences, a biosciences degree focused on human anatomy, physiological systems, and biomedical science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. Students can complete an optional professional placement year in an industrial or research setting between the second and third years, and undertake an independent research project in the final year. The first year establishes fundamental scientific knowledge through Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Introduction to Pharmacology. The second year advances into specialized topics with Infectious Disease and Immunity, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Human nutrition and metabolism, Pathophysiology and Cellular Pathology, and Research Methods in Biosciences. The final year deepens expertise via compulsory studies in Human Molecular Genetics and Clinical Immunology. Optional modules in the final year allow specialization in areas such as Control of Global Infectious Disease, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Proteomics for Human Biosciences.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 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 Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 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 C 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. T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Bioscience-related pathway OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 104 UCAS tariff points Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science Diploma - accepted subjects: Either this qualification or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 104 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Required subjects: An accompanying A Level / level 3 e
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What students say
Based on about 74 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Infectious Disease and Immunity
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Human nutrition and metabolism
- Pathophysiology and Cellular Pathology
- Research Methods in Biosciences
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Clinical Immunology
- Control of Global Infectious Disease
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Proteomics for Human Biosciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human Biosciences at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £26,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences (other).
What do graduates of BSc Human Biosciences at Birmingham City University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Human Biosciences at Birmingham City University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Human Biosciences at Birmingham City University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BSc Human Biosciences at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Human Biosciences at Birmingham City University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.