BSc Human Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Human Biology, a human biology degree centred on the study of the structure and function of the human body, human evolution, and lifespan development. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose between a three-year full-time route or a four-year full-time option incorporating a professional placement year or study abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Human Evolution and Adaptation, Laboratory Skills 1, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Academic Skills and Data Description. The second year introduces Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Research Methods: Data Analysis, Genomics, Growth Development and Ageing, and Physiology of Exercise and Training, alongside optional modules such as Interdisciplinary Science, Laboratory Skills II, Psychology and Health, and Cellular Signalling and Transport. In the final year, students complete a compulsory Project and can select from numerous optional modules spanning Body Composition and Physiological Measurement, Physiology of Exercise and Health, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Applied Physiology of Sport Performance, Public and Global Health, Human Performance at Environmental Extremes, Cellular Adaptation and Degeneration, Applied Genomics, Infectious Diseases in Humans, Cancer Biology, and University wide language programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology or Human Biology Chemistry, Physics, Geography or Environmental Science may be considered on a case-by-case basis if A level Biology not previously studied. IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) with 5 in Biology at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Forensic Science: DDD with Distinction in unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Biology or Human Biology at Grade B BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus 2 A levels at Grades AB to include Biology or Human Biology Preferred BTEC: Applied Science or Forensic Science
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 176 offers from 195 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 184 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 26%
- Teaching Professionals: 13%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 77%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 18%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Human Evolution and Adaptation
- Laboratory Skills 1
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Academic Skills and Data Description
- Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
- Research Methods: Data Analysis
- Genomics
- Growth Development and Ageing
- Physiology of Exercise and Training
- Interdisciplinary Science
- Laboratory Skills II
- Psychology and Health
- Cellular Signalling and Transport
- Project
- Body Composition and Physiological Measurement
- Physiology of Exercise and Health
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Applied Physiology of Sport Performance
- Public and Global Health
- Human Performance at Environmental Extremes
- Cellular Adaptation and Degeneration
- Applied Genomics
- Infectious Diseases in Humans
- Cancer Biology
- University wide language programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human Biology at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £45,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Biosciences (other).
What do graduates of BSc Human Biology at Loughborough University do next?
90% 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 Loughborough University?
100% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Human Biology at Loughborough University?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 176 offers from 195 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Human Biology at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Human Biology at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.