Human Biology and Sport & Exercise Science BSc

HUMAN BIOLOGY

Human Biology is an exciting and ever-changing field. It studies the human body, disease changes, and how humans interact with their environment. At Liverpool Hope, the Human Biology degree is part of a combined honours programme. This programme offers a modern curriculum that challenges students in many key areas of the field.

The human biology course covers key topics such as:

- Anatomy  

- Physiology  

- Cell biology  

- Genetics  

- Disease pathophysiology  

- Immunology  

- Pharmacology

Students learn about how the body normally works and what causes major diseases. These include obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and gut dysbiosis. The programme also covers new scientific advancements, including gene technology, showing how human biology relates to medicine and research. Classes are taught by active researchers with expertise in the School of Health and Sport Sciences.

Graduates of the human biology degree gain solid knowledge of the subject. They also develop essential skills and get hands-on experience with different lab techniques in biological science. Through small-group learning and practical work, students build the confidence and competence needed to succeed in today’s job market.

SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE

Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in sports performance or public health with our Sport and Exercise Science course, endorsed by the British Association of Sport & Exercise. This applied and interdisciplinary programme provides a comprehensive view of performance and health.

You will learn from tutors who are active researchers in Sport and Exercise Science within our state-of-the-art Health and Sport Sciences complex. The course offers a hands-on learning environment where you will develop skills to assess physiological, psychological, and biomechanical aspects of sports performance and health. Small-group learning supports the development of practical skills essential for your future career.

By the end of the Sport and Exercise Science degree, you will be equipped to confidently design strategies to enhance sports performance and improve health in inactive or diseased populations.