Our Human Biology degree is unique in its consideration of the human from molecular to population level, and its global perspective.

This programme will suit you if you are fascinated by the factors shaping human life and health. As a student on the course, you will benefit from:

  • Teaching delivered by academic staff conducting cutting edge research, with particular expertise in physical activity, nutrition and health, genetics and regenerative medicine.
  • Practical laboratory experience for careers across the bioscience or healthcare sectors in state-of-the-art facilities, including our £17m STEMLab, as well as dedicated anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology labs.
  • Royal Society of Biology accreditation, ensuring that the course contains a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepares graduates to address the needs of employers.
  • Placement opportunities with companies including: GSK, the Institute of Cancer Research, Johnson & Johnson, Leicester Centre for Diabetes Research, Pfizer and more.
  • The opportunity to tailor the course to your career interests through a range of optional modules, and access to our dedicated careers network.
  • 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.