(Hons) Human Biosciences University of Plymouth

Overview

The significant developments in our basic understanding of the human organism have been enhanced, in particular, by new technologies associated with remarkable achievements especially in the fields of molecular and cellular biology.  These in turn have had a substantial impact on our knowledge of the underlying basis of human health and disease.  Recent advances in cutting edge technologies such as gene editing by CRISPR and single-cells omics have revolutionized the landscape of drug discovery and cancer research. Their potential use raise various social, ethical, and legal challenges.  Society requires graduates who understand the scope and limitations of this knowledge and techniques and who are able to effectively communicate with others. Enhance your employability with an optional placement year in research or industry with the  (Hons) Human Biosciences programme from University of Plymouth .

Careers

Enrich your experience and boost your career prospects by taking an optional work placement in research or industry, for a minimum six months full-time (or part-time equivalent). A placement will enhance your employability by providing relevant work experience, allowing you to apply your knowledge and expertise while also developing new skills and techniques. Once completed, you’ll receive the Certificate of Work Experience as valuable evidence for future employers.

Graduates are equipped for a variety of careers

Graduates should be well equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to enable them to appreciate and contribute to informed discussion of human health issues, enabling them to pursue a career in bioscience. 

There are a wide range of career opportunities in, for example, biomedical and public health laboratories, health counselling, the leisure industry, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, health product development, clinical science, medical laboratory technology, environmental agencies, the cosmetics industry, food quality control, alternative therapies, and scientific publishing for which Medical Science graduates are suited. Graduates are also well placed to obtain positions in the scientific civil service, the teaching profession, and other areas where the benefits of a science degree are recognised.

In recent years, an increasing number of our graduates have gone on to study either medicine or dentistry, gaining admission via one of the medical graduate entry programmes (GEPs). Other graduates progress onto postgraduate study either to enhance their knowledge via an MSc in a more specialised area of bioscience (e.g. cancer therapeutics or medical genetics), or they may undertake research for a PhD with the aim of developing a research career in bioscience.