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About Bsc Human Biology in University of Essex

How does the body respond to challenges such as infection? What is the future of stem cell therapies? How does our lifestyle and genes affect our risk of disease?

Understand the structure and function of the human body, from the cells and molecules that perform the chemical reactions for life, to the mechanisms of disease and how our immune system fights infection. Our BSc Human Biology builds on the foundations of biology to explore the complexity of the human body using cutting edge technology. You will learn how recent advances in understanding our genetic make-up and cellular function is leading to exciting new developments in treating and preventing human disease.

The study of human biology includes exploring the science of the human body at every level, covering topics including:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Signalling pathways
• The immune system
• Neurological disease
• Biological therapies
• The role of epigenetics
• Relationship between the human body with the environment
• Impact of nutrition and metabolism on health

In our School you learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical lab sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and develop skills by doing experiments at the laboratory bench.

Why we're great.

• Study in our new STEM Centre which is equipped with cutting-edge facilities including modern teaching laboratories, a suite of iPad-enabled Zeiss microscopes and an IT-rich exploratory learning space.
• We are in the top 15 nationally for overall student satisfaction in biology (NSS 2019) - our students love studying with us!
• You gain valuable research experience by being involved in cutting-edge project work.

Award of the Indian year 12 (Standard XII) examination with an overall average from the four best subjects (excluding PE and local language):CBSE, CISCE and other regional and national boards - 70%, including 70% in one essay-based subject, with 70% in English if taken with CBSE or CISCE board
Karnataka (Bangalore), Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh boards - 60%, including 60% in one essay-based subject
Kolkata (West Bengal board) - 55%, including 55% in one essay-based subject

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University of Essex The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual tuition fees for undergraduate courses is estimated to be around 16,050-18,730€ for a regular course. The approximate costs of living are mentioned in the table below:

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