MSci Human Sciences
About this course
MSci in Human Sciences, a human biology degree centred on interdisciplinary approaches to studying our species. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. This four-year integrated master's programme spans biological anthropology, social sciences, and evolutionary studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Cells to Organisms, and Introduction to Psychology, alongside programming and scientific skills. The second year examines the history of life sciences and offers options in human anatomy and evolutionary studies. The third year centres on the Human Sciences Seminar Project alongside advanced disciplinary modules. The final year concludes with advanced independent research through the Advanced Research Project in Human Sciences, paired with specialised options such as Anthropology of Religion and Art in the Public Sphere.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) required. Biology preferred.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5. Biology preferred.)
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 55%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- Year 1: Fundamental Scientific Skills and Grand Challenges
- Year 1: Foundations of Programming and Data Handling
- Organisms, Evolution and Ecology
- Cells to Organisms
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Social Anthropology 1 A
- Global Events
- Introduction to History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science
- Arabic Level 1
- Arabic Level 2
- Arabic Level 3
- Arabic Level 4
- Arabic Level 5: Business and Current Affairs
- British Sign Language Level 1
- Dutch Level 1
- History of Life Sciences
- Human Neuroanatomy
- Human Anatomy and Embryology (Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis)
- Human Anatomy and Embryology (Head and Limbs)
- Palaeoanthropology
- Theoretical Perspectives in Social Anthropology and Material Culture
- The Anthropology of Social Media
- Atapuerca and Human Evolution in Europe
- Evolution and Human Behaviour
- Primate Anatomy, Evolution and Environments
- Human Behavioural Ecology
- Human Sciences Seminar Project
- Advanced Anatomy
- Molecular Basis of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Pain
- Neurobiology of Degeneration and Repair
- Theoretical Perspectives in Social Anthropology and Material Culture
- The Anthropology of Social Media
- Atapuerca and Human Evolution in Europe
- Evolution and Human Behaviour
- Primate Anatomy, Evolution and Environments
- Human Behavioural Ecology
- Human Sciences and Evolution
- Advanced Research Project in Human Sciences
- Theoretical Perspectives in Social Anthropology and Material Culture
- The Anthropology of Social Media
- Atapuerca and Human Evolution in Europe
- Evolution and Human Behaviour
- Primate Anatomy, Evolution and Environments
- Human Behavioural Ecology
- Anthropology of Religion
- Art in the Public Sphere
- People and Conservation
- Developments in Global Cinema
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Human Sciences at University College London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £52,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Biosciences (other).
What do graduates of MSci Human Sciences at University College London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Human Sciences at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Human Sciences at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Human Sciences at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.