Human Biology & Physiology
Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
About this course
BSc/MSci in Human Biology & Physiology, a human biology degree centred on the study of the human body across the lifespan, health, and disease. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The course integrates theoretical concepts with practical laboratory classes, culminating in a final-year investigative or outreach project. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1, and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year expands into broader biological principles with Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2, Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2, Fundamental Topics in Biology 2, and Microbiology and Immunology 2. The third year advances knowledge through Human Biology and Physiology 3A and Human Biology and Physiology 3B. The fourth year requires Current Topics in Human Biology and Physiology 4X core alongside options such as Cardiovascular Science 4A, Stem Cells 4D, Physical Activity and Public Health 4Y, and Physiological Disorders: Mechanisms and Treatment Challenges 4Y Option, with a choice of a Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project, Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project, Life Sciences Internship Honours Project, or Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project.
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Human Biology and Physiology 3A
- Human Biology and Physiology 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Current Topics in Human Biology and Physiology 4X core
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 4A option
- Cardiovascular Science 4A option
- Physical Activity and Public Health 4Y option
- Cardiometabolic Health & Physical Activity 4B option
- Problems in Human Reproduction 4B option
- Stem Cells 4D option
- Functional Foods 4D option
- Applied GenAI and Data-Informed Practice in Anatomical Imaging 4C option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 1) 4Y option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 2) 4E option
- Physiological Disorders: Mechanisms and Treatment Challenges 4Y Option
- Science Communication 4Y option