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Human Biology (Including Placement Year)

BSc · The University of Essex · 4 years

Human Biology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION89%
CONTINUATION87%
PROFESSIONAL JOBSnot published
NO DESTINATION DATANo published graduate destinations, so no exposure figure is claimed.

About this course

Explore the biological complexity of the human body, with options for a placement or year abroad. The BSc (Hons) Human Biology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll grasp the most recent advances in understanding our genetic make-up and cellular function and the newest developments in treating and preventing human disease. On the BSc (Hons) Human Biology, you’ll build on the foundations of biology to explore the complexity of the human body using cutting-edge technology, from the cells and molecules that perform the chemical reactions of life, to the mechanisms of disease and how our immune system fights infection. Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. Previous students have placed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK),

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