Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Human Biology - Including Foundation Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,017.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our BSc Human Biology (including foundation year) welcomes both Home and EU students. This program is ideal if your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for the standard three-year course and you're seeking to enhance your English proficiency and academic abilities.
Spanning four years, this course begins with a foundation year (Year Zero) offered by our Essex Pathways Department, followed by three years in the School of Life Sciences. Year Zero covers three academic subjects aligned with your chosen degree, along with a mandatory academic skills module and optional English language support for international students. Upon successfully completing Year Zero, you'll advance to the School of Life Sciences to finish your degree.
During your three years in the School of Life Sciences, you'll explore human anatomy and physiology, from cellular and molecular processes to disease mechanisms and immune responses. This program leverages biological fundamentals and modern technology to examine the intricacies of the human body. You'll discover how genetic and cellular breakthroughs are revolutionizing treatments and disease prevention.
At Essex, key research focuses on protein structures and their connection to diseases, providing insights into cancer pathways and neurological damage. Another research priority involves computational analysis of epigenetics and DNA's role in human illnesses. In your final year, you'll undertake an independent research project. Past projects have investigated protein mutations linked to conditions like blindness and cancer, as well as cellular death processes and antibiotic resistance.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
All applications for degree courses with a foundation year will be considered individually, whether you
think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;
have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);
are returning to university after some time away from education; or
are looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Standard offer:
Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels, or equivalent, to include a science subject.
Examples of the above tariff may include:
A-levels: DDD (including a science subject)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP (in a science subject)
T-levels: Pass with E in core, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
For this course we require level 3 (i.e. A-level, BTEC, etc.) scientific study.
Considered science subjects from all qualifications include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Maths, Geography, Sports Science and Applied Science.
All applicants must also hold GCSE Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). We may be able to consider a pass in an OFQUAL regulated Level 2 Functional Skills Maths where you cannot meet the requirements for Maths at GCSE level. However, you are advised to try to retake GCSE Mathematics if possible as this will better prepare you for university study and future employment.
IELTS- 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT -72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500