BSc (Honours) in Human Biology - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Gain insight into the human body's structure and function, from cellular and molecular processes that sustain life to disease mechanisms and immune responses. Our BSc Human Biology program extends core biological principles to examine human physiology with state-of-the-art technology. Discover how breakthroughs in genetics and cellular biology are driving innovative treatments and preventive measures for human illnesses.
At Essex, key research focuses on how protein structures relate to disease processes, revealing intricate cellular pathways in cancer and neurological damage. Another specialization employs computational methods to investigate epigenetics and DNA architecture's role in human disorders. During your final year, you'll undertake an independent research project. Past students have explored diverse subjects including protein mutations associated with conditions like vision loss and cancer, as well as cellular death processes and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.


Human biology is a fast-evolving discipline. This is a thrilling era for the field - with advancements in genomics, epigenetics, the human microbiome's health implications, stem cell therapies, and cellular aging interventions all representing transformative areas poised to reshape society. The BSc Human Biology equips graduates for careers in education, research, science communication, and teaching. With additional qualifications, pathways open into medicine, dentistry, radiography, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, forensics, sports science, and related fields.