Human Biology and Education BSc(Hons)

  • Overview

    Our understanding of human biology underpins many of the important advances that have transformed the quality of human life. You will develop an in-depth understanding of how the human body functions in health, the processes that lead to disorders in cellular function and methods for disease detection and treatment.
    Education is essential to the development of an informed society, widening opportunities and giving people choices on how they see the world. The education strand explores the philosophy and practice of education in both formal and informal contexts.

    All lecturers on this course are research-active and are leaders in the field of human biology and education.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 - 7 years

    UCAS code XC31 (campus code U)

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The course is delivered through seminars and lectures. You will be assessed through coursework, exams, essays and presentations. In the second year, you will have the opportunity of carrying out a work placement matching an area of personal interest, which your tutor will help you to find.

    Areas of study

    The course encompasses human biology from cell and molecular to whole organism physiology and the mechanisms that lead to disease. The first year provides the basis for understanding cell and molecular biology and key biology skills. In the second year you will study microbiology and advanced human physiology. The third year focuses on the cellular and molecular basis of disease, specialist topics in human health and disease, and will enable you to develop key professional skills.
    In the education strand, you will explore the systems that provide the framework for education today and how government ideology and policies shape this.

    You will examine the ways in which formal education settings address inclusion, and look at education comparatively, both within the UK and internationally.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Biology Skills
    Cell and Molecular Biology
    Including All Learners
    An Introduction to Systems and Structures in Education
    Approaches to Learning
    Subject Approaches

    Year 2
    Human Physiology
    Microbiology
    Comparative Education
    Developing Inclusive Education
    Learning through Practice
    Research Practices

    Year 3
    Biology of Diseases
    Special Topics in Human Biosciences
    Education Policy and Government
    Critical Perspectives on Learning and Development
    Dissertation/ project

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBC including biology. (Both biology and chemistry at AS-level.)

    BTEC
    DMM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    30 points, specified subjects.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass with at least 45 credits at level 3.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Hastings

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates can follow a wide range of career routes including bioscience laboratory or research work, scientific consultancy and teaching. Some students may progress onto masters-level courses, such as the Bioscience MRes. The education strand provides a firm foundation from which to apply for a PGCE, for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc(Hons) Human Biology and Education  [U2EG010]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)10,900 GBP

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