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Money MattersGet to grips with what it means to be human – from the inside out – as you build the knowledge and skills to maximise your career potential.
Watch our video of Dr Liam Bagley, where he talks about the cutting-edge equipment in our high-spec laboratories, which you'll be trained to use from the beginning of your human biosciences degree.
Our human biosciences degree combines academic theory with technical skills. You’ll develop a broad understanding of human bioscie...
3 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time
4 years with a placement year
Our human biosciences degree takes an in-depth view of how humans function, the factors which influence this and what happens when we fail to function correctly. Alongside physiology, you will have the opportunity to study neuroscience, blood sciences and genetics – giving you a holistic understanding of the human body and the changes we see in a host of conditions which may affect our health.
You will benefit from the diverse research interests of the Department of Life Sciences as you enter your final year and undertake your honours project working alongside our leading researchers in human physiology and biomedical sciences.
Study human biosciences with us and you'll emerge as an independent thinker who can apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills to real-world problems. Your knowledge and skills will prepare you for employment in a range of settings, including biological, health and pharmaceutical industries, as well as a range of postgraduate study options, such as masters and PhD programmes.
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Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Part-time fee: £2312.50 per 30 credits studied per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £20,000 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Part-time fee: £5000 per 30 credits studied per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Part-time students may take a maximum of 90 credits each academic year.
Most of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing. You will be provided with a laboratory coat and safety glasses on commencement of your studies.
There is the opportunity to transfer to the four-year programme with a minimum of 36 weeks placement. There is no bursary associated with the placement year and you will be required to pay the placement year course fee, in addition to travel and living costs.
Optional estimate: £25
You may wish to join the Royal Society of Biology or the Physiological Society, particularly in your final year.
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersHuman biosciences graduates may go on to a range of subject-specific careers in the biological, pharmaceutical, clinical, medical, public health and other associated industries. Recent graduates have gone on to secure employment in laboratory/research work, the pharmaceutical industry, education and medical communications.
Your degree will also give you a wide variety of transferable skills that can be applied to non-subject specific career pathways such as in local government, environmental agencies, teaching, management and the civil service. For those who wish to continue their studies, we offer a range of postgraduate programmes across the breadth of healthcare sciences, medicine and allied health professions.
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s)C112
Institution code: M40
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You can review our current Terms and Conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Programme Review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the
changes section of our Terms and Conditions.
Important Notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study
and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that
our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the
online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most
up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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