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Keele University

Keele , England ,United Kingdom

EDUCATION AND HUMAN BIOLOGY - BSC (HONS)

If you choose this combination, you will develop an understanding of issues affecting contemporary education in Britain and elsewhere in the world. You will analyse the significance of historical, social, political and economic contexts for education policy and learners from all parts of the world.

You'll explore a range of topics in Human Biology that address issues that relate to our ever-changing lifestyles, have a global perspective and have improved our understanding of health and disease. Human Biology has a multidisciplinary approach supported by input from experts in their field. You will benefit from a supportive environment as well as our well-equipped laboratory facilities and equipment.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

When you graduate, you might choose to do a PGCE to become a teacher. This combined course provides a superb grounding in preparing you for a career as a teacher. You will possess highly developed subject-specific and critical thinking skills that are prized for careers in schools.

Human Biology graduates combining with Education have also pursued careers in scientific writing, industry, genetics research, medical statistics, management, sales and the civil service. Several graduates have gone into Medicine. This combination also provides excellent preparation for postgraduate study.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • A Level requirement ABC/BBB 
  • To include 1 science subject at C or above (A level Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Food Science/Technology, Futher Maths, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sports Science or Statistics)

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Maths at C (or 4) 
  • English at C (or 4)

BTEC

  • BTEC requirements DDM in a Science based subject

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

  • 30 points to include 1 Science at Higher Level at 5

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

  • Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 122 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction.  

India

CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Plus any subject-specific requirements. 

All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course. Plus any subject-specific requirements. 

2 years of study must have been completed.

English Requirements

CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above in English, depending on course.

All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.

Must have been completed within the last 5 years.

The study should be taught in English. Otherwise, IELTS is required.