MBiol Anatomy and Human Biology
About this course
MBiol (Hons) in Anatomy and Human Biology, a biology degree focused on human anatomy, physiological systems, and cellular science. Core topics include Research Methods and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers core biological concepts, organismal biology, and introductory laboratory techniques through modules such as BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS, FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM, INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I, and STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS. The second year examines human structural anatomy, cell biology, and immunology via compulsory modules including HUMAN ANATOMY OF THE THORAX, FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, HUMAN SYSTEMS ANATOMY, and GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES, alongside optional choices like METABOLISM and DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT. The third year deepens anatomical study through APPLIED ANATOMY AND DISSECTION, HUMAN ANATOMY OF THE ABDOMEN, PELVIS AND PERINEUM, and HUMAN ANATOMY OF THE HEAD & NECK, alongside a research project and optional modules such as MOLECULAR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY. The final year focuses on advanced research and global context through GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, a second research project, and optional modules including BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS and INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 including 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in another Higher Level science subjector pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects including 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in another Higher Level science subject. BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 11%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I
- FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM
- STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES 2
- GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- HUMAN ANATOMY OF THE THORAX
- INTERMEDIARY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TUTORIALS
- CELLULAR BASIS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
- FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
- HUMAN SYSTEMS ANATOMY
- MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
- METABOLISM
- CELLULAR AND SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
- DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
- ANIMAL ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND HUSBANDRY
- ANIMAL ECOPHYSIOLOGY
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK
- RESEARCH METHODS
- APPLIED ANATOMY AND DISSECTION
- HUMAN ANATOMY OF THE ABDOMEN, PELVIS AND PERINEUM
- HUMAN ANATOMY OF THE HEAD & NECK
- MOLECULAR, CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL CANCER
- MOLECULAR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
- EMERGING THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
- GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS (OFF-CAMPUS)
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES (OFF-CAMPUS)
- RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiol Anatomy and Human Biology at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £47,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of MBiol Anatomy and Human Biology at University of Liverpool do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiol Anatomy and Human Biology at University of Liverpool?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiol Anatomy and Human Biology at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does MBiol Anatomy and Human Biology at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MBiol Anatomy and Human Biology at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.