Biosciences courses at Loughborough University focus on the scientific processes required to address some of the most important issues of our times. Our courses draw upon academic expertise in areas such as regenerative medicine, health, nutrition and physical activity.
Our BSc Human Biology degree is unique in its consideration of the human, from molecule to population level and in its international perspective. Our Biological Sciences degrees are designed to develop your understanding of the processes underlying life and health in whole organisms, focusing particularly on humans.
Why choose Loughborough?
A focus on employability
Our degrees, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, are designed with your future career in mind. Our courses serve as ideal preparation for postgraduate study and graduate jobs as research and clinical scientists, as well as careers in the development of cell therapies, product development and testing, clinical trials coordination, research administration, and in teaching. As a result of the teaching and opportunities available, Loughborough has been awarded 5 stars for employability in the International QS Stars Scheme 2023.
An outstanding student experience
Studying one of our Biosciences courses at Loughborough, you will be part of the renowned School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (ranked 1st in the World for Sports-Related Subjects for eight years running in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2013-2024). Taught by experts in their field, you will also benefit from the world-leading research taking place at the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Leicester Biomedical Research Centre.
State-of-the-art facilities
Home to world-leading research that informs your teaching and inspires real change in industry, you will be taught in our £17m STEMLab as well as our dedicated anatomy, physiology and biochemistry laboratories, which replicate and often exceed those found in industry.