Health & Wellbeing and Human Biology BA

HEALTH & WELLBEING

In recent years, many have recognised the need to go beyond medicine. There is now a stronger focus on promoting health and preventing illness. New government initiatives and policies prioritise this like never before. This course aims to develop graduates who understand the root causes of ill health. They will also have the drive to promote health and wellbeing for all.

Our Health and Wellbeing curriculum pulls from various academic fields to keep it challenging and engaging. We value the lived experiences of those who use Health and Wellbeing services. Their voices are woven throughout the curriculum. During your studies, you will explore key questions like: What factors influence health and wellbeing? How do social experiences affect health? Why do different groups experience health differently?

You will also develop practical skills for the field. This involves working on case studies and joining research projects in the local community. The degree equips you with the skills, knowledge, and insight needed to address health issues in today’s society. With a strong focus on social justice, our graduates are prepared to use their skills for the benefit of their communities and society at large.

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.