BSc Human Sciences
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences, an interdisciplinary degree combining biology, psychology, and geography. Core topics include Data Analysis and Fieldwork. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or spend a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Cell Biology & Physiology, Discovering Human Sciences, Exploring Human Sciences, and Societies, Space and Place, alongside optional choices like Cognitive Psychology and Genetics I. The second year expands expertise with modules including Building Interdisciplinary Expertise, Data Science for Brain and Behaviour 1, Exploring Experimental Environments, and Alpine and Glacial Ecology in Norway. Students can further tailor their studies through numerous available modules spanning human movement, cultural geographies, evolution, microbiology, and environmental management.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB including one science subject. IB: 6,6,5 including one science subject. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Human Sciences (BCL0) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 19%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 72%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 33%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 20%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The following must be taken: Module Title Code Credits Semester LC Cell Biology & Physiology 03 23318 20 Semester 1 LC Discovering Human Sciences 03 41356 20 Full Term LC Exploring Human Sciences 03 41357 20 Full Term LC Societies, Space and Place 03 41433 20 Semester 1 Optional Modules Choose 40 credits of optional modules: Module Title Code Credits Semester LC Cities in Transition 03 36282 20 Semester 2 LC Cognitive Psychology 03 30009 20 Semester 2 LC Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences 03 27806 20 Semester 2 LC Genetics I 03 23320 20 Semester 2 LC Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology 03 32475 20 Semester 2
- LC Cell Biology & Physiology
- LC Discovering Human Sciences
- LC Exploring Human Sciences
- LC Societies, Space and Place
- LC Cities in Transition
- LC Cognitive Psychology
- LC Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences
- LC Genetics I
- LC Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology
- LI Building Interdisciplinary Expertise
- LI Data Science for Brain and Behaviour 1
- LI Exploring Experimental Environments
- LI Alpine and Glacial Ecology in Norway
- LI Control Of Human Movement
- LI Cultural Geographies
- LI Development Geographies
- LI Evolution of Humans and Other Animals
- LI Language and Communication
- LI Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry
- LI Topics in Social and Differential Psychology
- LI Cell and Developmental Biology
- LI Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems
- LI Environmental Human Geography
- LI Environmental Pollution and Management
- LI Field Course: Adaptations to Aquatic Environments
- LI Genetics II
- LI Human Structure and Function
- LI Neural Basis of Vision and Action
- LI Social and Cognitive Development
- LI Urban Policy Design and Planning Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human Sciences at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Human Sciences at University of Birmingham do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Human Sciences at University of Birmingham?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Human Sciences at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BSc Human Sciences at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Human Sciences at University of Birmingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.