Human Biology

Human biology is the integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including the study of the body in health and disease. it covers a wide range of topics, ranging from genetics, microbiology and immunology to the core disciplines of anatomy, microanatomy and physiology. the degree is designed to allow a greater degree of flexibility in the choice of modules, in comparison to the closely related degree in biomedical sciences.

This degree programme is aimed at students seeking a broad-based knowledge of human biology with career opportunities in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, teaching, scientific publishing or the scientific civil service. in addition, the degree provides access to graduate jobs open to other disciplines due to the many transferable skills gained on the course. many students go into further study after their degree, completing master’s and phds and a significant proportion of graduates gain entry to a medical or dental degree both here and abroad.recent and frequent employment opportunities have been taken by our graduates in life science/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries in a wide range of roles, including laboratory technician, scientific officer, sales and marketing, and clinical trials supervision, in leading local, national and international industries, including randox, norbrook, almac and galen.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Northern Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: