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Human Biology and Education
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 - 7 years

    UCAS code XC31 (campus code U)

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBC including biology. (Both biology and chemistry at AS-level.) Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DMM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    30 points, specified subjects.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable, subject-specific units.

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

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct to 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.

  • 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

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • 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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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)10,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Hastings

    Our Hastings campus is in the city centre, just three minutes south of the station and about the same distance from the seafront and the shopping district. It is a small and friendly campus of about 700 students.

    Living in Hastings

    The historic town of Hastings has been described as the south coast’s best kept secret. The town combines natural beauty with an exciting cultural centre and close knit student community.

    Social scene

    The up-and-coming social scene has seen a rise in pubs and bars opening in the town centre. From the quaint taverns in the old town to the slick town centre bars, there is something to suit every taste.

    Arts

    Hastings has a long established thriving art community with a large number of small galleries and art groups. The Electric Palace cinema in the Old Town is a small, independent cinema that also runs the annual ’Shot by the Sea’ film festival.

    Sports

    Alongside the university-run sports clubs, Hastings offers local sports clubs you can join, including football, rugby and netball. Or make the most of the location and take part in rowing, sailing and wind-surfing.

  • 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 service website.

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