Human Biology and Psychology

Combine the fascinating and complex fields of human genetics, nutrition, parasitology and advances in medicine with the intriguing study of why people behave in certain ways. On successful completion of this programme you will gain a strong set of transferable skills suited to a wide variety of careers.

Why choose this course?

- Human Biology at Keele is Top 10 in England for student positivity NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS

- Gain highly transferable graduate employability skills to pursue a broad range of careers

- Enhance your employability with a work placement or year studying abroad

- Research-led teaching

Our Human Biology and Psychology BSc presents you with the chance to study two exciting subjects.

You will explore the physiology of the body’s major systems, human health, disease and the relationship between the human body with the environment. From exploring how our lifestyle and genes affect our risk of disease to discovering the latest developments in cancer research, you will have the opportunity to deep dive into a broad range of topics that are of increasing importance in medical research and underpin the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Psychology will equip you with a well-rounded education and in addition to studying the principal areas specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to reflect your career aspirations and interests.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.