BSc Psychology with Human Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Evolutionary Biology and Psychology. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, and Human Behaviour. The programme offers an optional placement year and a supervised final-year research project investigating an original question of the student's choosing. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects. A level: 112 points from a minimum of two A levels including a C in Biology. BTEC: DMM overall to include Biology units. All Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit to include at least 12 Level 3 credits in Biology. T level: Merit overall to include Biology or Human Biology modules. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include Biology at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 18%
- Sales occupations: 14%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Animal care and control services: 11%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 11%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 56%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to Systems
- Human Disease
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical and Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Perception and the Brain
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Cell Biology in Health and Disease
- Systems Physiology: Function and Dysfunction
- Career and Placement Planning
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Designing and Conducting Research
- Qualitative and Mixed Methods for Research
- Individual Differences, Social, and Developmental Psychology
- Cognition and Biological Psychology
- Placement: Psychology
- Current Issues in Neurobiology
- Contemporary Issues in Human Health
- Careers Planning
- Research Project
- Interprofessional Learning 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences (other).
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth 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 Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.