Human Biology and Food & Nutritional Sciences BSc

HUMAN BIOLOGY

Human Biology at Liverpool Hope University is an exciting, future‑focused degree that explores how the human body works, why diseases develop, and how biology shapes everyday life. You’ll study in small groups, learning essential topics like anatomy, physiology, genetics, cell biology, immunology and pharmacology, gaining a clear understanding of major health challenges such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and gut dysbiosis. 

Teaching is hands-on from day one, you’ll learn from active researchers in the School of Health and Sport Sciences, gain experience with laboratory techniques, scientific investigation and data analysis. You’ll build real scientific confidence through practical lab skills, data analysis, and specialist techniques used across modern bioscience industries. 

The course also introduces cutting‑edge developments like gene technology and links biological science directly to real-world medical and research applications. You'll also discover how advances in gene technology are shaping the future of medicine and biomedical research. With Liverpool’s strong health, biotech and life‑science sector, you’ll be studying Human Biology in one of the UK’s most dynamic science cities, ideal for placements, networking and future employment. 

FOOD & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

Food and nutrition shape everything from your energy levels to long‑term health, and this degree lets you explore that impact in a hands‑on, career‑focused way. You’ll study how food affects the body across life stages, from female health and pregnancy to cardiometabolic illnesses, while developing practical lab skills that employers look for. You’ll work in industry‑standard facilities, including a sensory analysis suite, giving you real experience of food testing, product development and nutritional assessment. 

What makes this course at Liverpool Hope stand out is its flexibility: it’s the only Food & Nutrition degree you can combine with a second subject, helping you tailor your studies to your interests and future career goals. You will also build a strong sense of community through small-group teaching and activities like visits to Plas Caerdeon, our outdoor education centre. 

Whether you are passionate about health, sport, food innovation or helping people make better lifestyle choices, this degree gives you the scientific knowledge, practical experience and confidence to shape a healthier future, for yourself and for others.