BSc Human Biology
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Human Biology, a biology degree examining human anatomy, physiology, and health. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Anatomy, Development and Research, Genes, Cells and Microbes, Biochemistry, and Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences. The second year progresses to Molecular and Computational Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics, Cancer Biology and Pathology, and Genetics. The final year focuses on advanced topics including Nutrition and Metabolism, Biology of Human Disease, and Clinical Immunology and Pharmacology, alongside an Applied Science Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 23%
- South East: 53%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Anatomy, Development and Research
- Genes, Cells and Microbes
- Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Student Success Modules
- Molecular and Computational Biology
- Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
- Cancer Biology and Pathology
- Genetics
- Employability Modules
- Interdisciplinary modules
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Biology of Human Disease
- Clinical Immunology and Pharmacology
- Applied Science Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences (other).
What do graduates of BSc Human Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Human Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Human Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does BSc Human Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University 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 Biology at Canterbury Christ Church University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.