About this course

Our Human Bioscience course aims to further develop your understanding of the human body at the tissue, cell and molecular level. You will investigate the consequences that occur, when normal physiological processes go wrong, and explore the underlying mechanisms that underpin important human diseases. Our well-structured Human Bioscience course is stimulating, and will provide you with the opportunity to explore a range of topics within this vast and dynamic subject. You will also be able to specialise in areas of interest to you throughout the course.

We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

*with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

Course Highlights

• International study trips.
• Research active staff that are experts in their specialist areas.
• Career planning and STEM opportunities.
• Guaranteed paid internship with theNorthampton Employment Promise.

HP Laptop and software included with this course.

Course Details

Our staff are research active and are experts within their specialist disciplines, which include nutrition, immunology, cancer, genetics, neuroscience, pharmacology and microbiology. They are enthusiastic and experienced educators who will help you to explore the range of topics within contemporary human bioscience.

Our graduates are highly valued in the public and private sector, and we have consistently high rates of graduate employment. As a Human Bioscience student, you will develop key transferable skills and knowledge during the course. The course will enhance your academic and practical skills, to ensure that you are well-prepared for employment and life beyond your studies. This course will distinguish you from competing graduates when searching for employment, which might be in the bioscience, medical or biotechnology sectors.

Throughout the Human Bioscience course there will also be career planning and STEM opportunities; these allow you to develop an awareness of both your subject-specific and transferable skills.

Course module sessions are structured using a variety of methods including lectures, seminars and laboratory practical classes. Our aim is to provide you with opportunities to be actively involved in your learning. This is facilitated by an active blended learning approach which combines face-to-face sessions with integrated online learning implemented in our Northampton Interactive Learning Environment (NILE). For each 20 credit module you can expect approximately 48 hours of contact time during the academic year. This typically will be on average two hours a week with your tutors for an individual module.

Methods of Learning

We aim to provide an environment that maximises engagement, involvement and enjoyment of the Human Biosciences. Extensive online resources support face-to-face contact in class. You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and encounter new challenges that support and enhance your learning. You will be able to carefully analyse experimental data derived from laboratory observations and measurements in order to answer research questions or test hypotheses. This will allow you to develop the ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research.

Assessments

You will be assessed through coursework and formal examinations throughout your study. An estimate of the different forms of assessment is as follows:

• Essays 30%
• Examinations 20%
• Practical work 25%
• Presentations, posters 20%
• Time constrained tests 5 %

Facilities & Special Features

Our Human Bioscience laboratories are modern and well equipped with research facilities that will enable you to learn and develop your skills in an innovative and supportive environment. Current specialist facilities include:

• cell culture facilities (for working with human cell lines – i.e. cancer cells)
• genetics/genomics facilities for the analysis of DNA and RNA (including PCR and next-generation sequencing technology)
• specialist Microbiology laboratories
• fluorescence, bright-field and electron microscopy

Special course features include:

• on-site specialist laboratories for teaching and research.
• opportunities to engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach activities.
• continual networking with potential employers within the Bioscience industries.
• bursaries and scholarships available for Human Bioscience students.

Scholarships

EU and International Scholarships

We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

Sir Thomas White Scholarship

The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

TD Lewis Scholarship

The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

The Chancellor's Fund

The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

Wilson Endowment Scholarship

The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

University of Northampton Highlights

University of Northampton Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

For all the prospective candidates for the institute, an estimated cost of living in the UK is as cpmipield below.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee varies from one course to another. Following are some of the popular courses along with the tuition cost:

Undergraduate Courses 

Graduate Courses 

Cost of Attendance

Basic list of expenses apart from tuition fee are as follows:

University of Northampton Application Process

Basic Admission Requirements

1. Certified transcripts of high school/college/university
2. One reference required
3. Statement of Purpose depicting the interest of the applicant in the chosen course
4. MBA applicants must also have a proof of work experience
5. Arts and design applicant must also submit their portfolio 

The Result of Language Tests for English Proficiency from all the international applicants. The exams valid are IELTS, TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE. Following are the minimum scores required in IELTS to gain admission:

Additional Requirements

1. When an international student is accepted they are required to pay the deposit fee of GBP 5,000 and will then receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the University.
2. Other documents for the visa application process are:

• Passport
• UK visa history form
• Proof of financial support