Aberystwyth University - Human Biology and Health (with integrated year in industry) C195 BSc
Undergraduate Courses - Human Biology and Health (with integrated year in industry)
Human Biology and Health (with integrated year in industry) Code C195
Our Human Biology and Health scheme has been developed to reflect the diverse expertise and research activity of staff within the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University and at the same time enhance your career prospects with the our integrated year in industry. The scheme provides you with the opportunity to study a range of biological disciplines including physiology, microbiology, immunology and genetics, coupling these disciplines with the study of human biomechanics and psychology. The curriculum allows you to develop a sound understanding of the main conditions that influence human health and apply the knowledge to industry in the 21st century.
Why study Human and Health Biology at Aberystwyth University?
The syllabus of this course with the integrated year in industry is identical to its sister course (C194). However, you will have an additional year of funding to undertake and complete your year in industry. Your work experience must be relevant to this degree and the year is assessed which will count towards your degree grade.
Students will have to organise their work experience under the guidance of our Director for Employability. There is no guarantee that the work experience will be paid. If you cannot obtain a placement you must transfer to its sister course (C194).
Students on this course will be able to explore the specialist areas of Human and Health Biology which include:
Facilities for high-throughput DNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics and spectroscopic platforms.
Application of psychology to understand the process of behaviour change and its relevance to delay the development of chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Our modern physiological, biomechanical and psychological equipment including body scanning for bone health and body composition determination, cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic analysers, high-performance treadmills, cycles and rowers, along with computer-based digital video and a force plate to allow sophisticated analysis of movement.
You will be taught by passionate, engaged, friendly and staff with expertise across the full range of Biological topics.
Your academic studies will be bolstered by a wealth of laboratory and field classes which build real scientific skills essential for your future.
Our teaching and E-learning facilities provide you with an outstanding learning experience integrating the classroom sessions and a vast repository of study resources.
You will be assigned a personal tutor who can guide you through your time at Aberystwyth and help you to settle in when you first arrive.
We have invested heavily and over a number of years in our research facilities, and project students may get the opportunity to work in the research units on Penglais, or in our dedicated research facility at Gogerddan just outside Aberystwyth.
Human Biology and Health graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter a wide range of careers which include:
This scheme is also a solid foundation for postgraduate research at Masters and PhD level.
Students are taught the important content which underpins human biology and health, which will provide a sound foundation on which year 2 and 3 can be built upon. Topics may include:
Exercise psychology;
Students study research methods;
Students can look at health from the perspective of improving health and performance;
You may also learn the practical methods for exploring these topics independently.
Students will undertake an independent project as well as being taught:
Managing chronic diseases such as diabetes or obesity;
Various optional modules are also available to suit the interests of the student.