About Psychology with Human Biology, BSc (Hons) - at Keele University

Are you fascinated by what drives human behaviour and curious about the biological systems fundamental to human existence? Our Psychology with Human Biology programme at Keele bridges psychological theories with biological foundations to reveal the key influences shaping human conduct. Through applying your combined knowledge to real-life situations, you'll graduate prepared for diverse career opportunities - from specialised psychology fields to professions in teaching, childcare, counselling, human resources and more. Course overview Our Psychology with Human Biology programme at Keele offers the perfect blend of psychological theory and biological understanding.

Your first year will provide a strong grounding in the fundamentals of both subjects. You'll dive into the core British Psychological Society curriculum, covering developmental, social, biological, and cognitive psychology - while examining what makes each of us unique within these areas. You will explore research methods for psychology, including the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative design, as well as data collection, data analysis, and report writing. This will enable you to draw meaningful conclusions about human thought and behaviour.

The programme also explores the core areas of human biology, physiology, and anatomy, whilst equipping you with the essential laboratory skills required for future work in bioscience. During your studies you will have access to a range of facilities and equipment, including virtual reality headsets, brain stimulation devices, and our state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories . We also make extensive use of our large and diverse campus environment for fieldwork in addition to numerous fieldwork visits off-campus. As you progress through your degree, you can explore specialised topics that align with your interests - such as child psychology, neurodiversity, human genetics or cancer biology.

This comprehensive approach allows you to connect psychological principles with biological underpinnings and discover how these disciplines apply to countless real-world situations. We will also help you to advance your professional skills as a researcher and psychologist in the making, whilst providing you with the knowledge to become a responsible and ethical researcher. Starting with small projects in your first and second years, you will build toward completing a substantial dissertation in your final year under the guidance of an expert in your chosen field. Whether you would like to pursue a career in industry or related fields, our programme equips you with core skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking to help prepare you for employment.

You'll learn from real-world research projects, use industry-standard equipment and gain practical experience from placement opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives and cultural awareness. *We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keele's position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges). Our research-led programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Human Biology ranked Top 10 in England (NSS 2025, broad-based universities)* Build practical, analytical, laboratory and research skills applicable to various careers Enhance your career prospects by gaining hands-on work experience with placement opportunities For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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