BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology Bachelor's degree at the University of Plymouth
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology at University of Plymouth combines psychological science with biological foundations, equipping you to understand behaviour, cognition and the human nervous system.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Plymouth, based in University of Plymouth Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Biosciences graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Psychology, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to SystemsCore20 credits
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Introduction to key anatomical features of the body and how physiological function is controlled to maintain homeostasis and health. Covers cell and tissue biology, founding principles of genetics, embryology and human development, and anatomy and physiology of major human organ systems.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Examinations
- Human DiseaseCore20 credits
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Concepts associated with altered health states due to environmental, developmental and genetic causes. Pathological changes at cellular, tissue and organ level. Genomic and bioinformatic technologies and their application to clinical and personalised medicine.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Examinations
- Cognitive PsychologyCore20 credits
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Introduction to fundamental mental processes such as learning, memory, attention and reasoning. Lectures and practical workshops exploring core concepts in cognition, designing and testing experiments to build skills in research methods, problem solving, hypothesis testing, data collection and communication.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Clinical and Developmental PsychologyCore20 credits
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Establishment of understanding of clinical and developmental psychology. Contemporary issues relating to mental health and neurodiversity, history of classification, diagnosis and treatment of conditions. Examination of how cognitive, social and emotional abilities develop and change over childhood.
Assessment: 100% Examinations
- Social PsychologyCore20 credits
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Fundamental topics of social psychology including formation of personality, relationships, perceptions and prejudices of others, and understanding of how social situations affect thoughts and behaviours. Embedded workshops providing practical training on research skills and techniques.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Perception and the BrainCore20 credits
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Biological bases of behaviour and mechanisms of sensory perception. Fundamentals of neuroscience, brain anatomy and function, and research methods in neuroscience including studies of disorders of the mind and brain. Focus on mechanisms of human vision and hearing.
Assessment: 100% Examinations
- Interprofessional Learning 1Core
Year 2 8 modules
- Cell Biology in Health and DiseaseCore20 credits
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Examination of fundamental principles of cell biology in health and disease. Theory and practice of cellular laboratory science, light microscopy and histology in clinical investigation and cellular pathology.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Examinations
- Systems Physiology: Function and DysfunctionCore20 credits
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Examination of human physiological mechanisms of function of major body systems at cellular, tissue, organ and organism level, and mechanisms of dysfunction. Emphasizes relationships between structure and function and correlations between normal physiology and pathophysiology.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Examinations
- Career and Placement PlanningCore
- Interprofessional Learning 2Core
- Designing and Conducting ResearchCore
- Qualitative and Mixed Methods for ResearchCore
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Development of understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods through practical experience. Workshops on formulating research questions, designing studies, collecting data, and learning qualitative and statistical techniques for analysis.
- Individual Differences, Social, and Developmental PsychologyCore
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In-depth and critical understanding of research in individual differences, social and developmental psychology. Critical examination of leading theories explaining social behaviour and underlying psychological processes.
- Cognition and Biological PsychologyCore
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Comprehensive examination of core topics in cognitive and biological psychology. Key phenomena, theories and biological mechanisms underpinning cognitive processes and emergent behaviour in learning, memory, reasoning, and language.
Year 3 6 modules
- Placement: PsychologyCore
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Professional placement developing and applying psychological knowledge in the workplace. Gaining invaluable working experience and connections in a psychological discipline. Placement team helps secure placement and guides achievement of learning outcomes.
- Current Issues in NeurobiologyCore20 credits
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In-depth understanding of molecular, cellular and systems mechanisms underlying nervous system function and dysfunction related to key contemporary issues in neuroscience.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Examinations
- Contemporary Issues in Human HealthCore20 credits
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Rapid developments in biomedical sciences affecting human health with profound economic, social, legal and ethical implications. Students select topics of personal interest for in-depth study and develop effective communication skills.
Assessment: 70% Coursework 30% Examinations
- Careers PlanningCore
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Zero-credit module home to careers talks.
- Research ProjectCore40 credits
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Comprehensive research project investigating an original psychological research question in an area of own choosing. Research training through workshops. Design and conduct experiment or study, analyse data and communicate findings verbally and in writing.
Assessment: 80% Coursework 20% Practicals
- Interprofessional Learning 3Core
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course integrates psychology with human biology, examining behaviour and the mind through both biological and psychological frameworks. You'll usually begin with core foundations: introduction to psychology across cognitive, social and biological domains, research methods and statistics, and an exploration of biological bases of mind and behaviour. In Year 2, you'll move into cognitive psychology, social and developmental psychology, and advanced research methods including qualitative approaches. Year 3 opens specialist options such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, child development, and health psychology, alongside individual differences and psychopathology. You'll complete your studies with an empirical dissertation, a supervised research project involving data collection, analysis and write-up of your own investigation.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're interested in understanding human behaviour, mental health, and the biological basis of psychology. It's designed for those considering careers in clinical psychology, research, occupational health, forensic work, or related fields. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among accepted students was 112–127 points. You'll need competence in English-language study and a genuine curiosity about psychological science and its real-world applications.
Careers & job market
Across psychology courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 45% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows psychology graduates earn £22,250–£28,000 at the 15-month point, £19,125–£27,000 after three years, and £22,950–£32,400 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate labour market rather than outcomes specific to this institution. Career paths include clinical and counselling psychology, research, occupational psychology, forensic work, and health-related roles in the public and private sectors.
University & format
The University of Plymouth, located on the University of Plymouth Campus, offers this BSc (Hons) degree as a full-time, 3-year programme taught in English. The university is a nationally recognised degree-awarding body. The course holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Whilst BPS accreditation is not explicitly listed as current, the degree structure aligns with BPS-accredited standards including research methods and statistics at its core, supporting graduates seeking chartered psychologist status.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| a Baccalaureate | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Plymouth →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Psychology graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £23,000 – £26,000 | 30 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £18,000 – £25,000 | 205 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £22,000 – £33,000 | 220 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
- 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
- 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
- 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally
National figures for Psychology graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Psychology courses at the same study level.
Compared with 758 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Conservation and environment professionalsSOC 2020 215 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £40,520
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
- Therapy professionalsSOC 2020 222 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,338
- Welfare and housing associate professionalsSOC 2020 322 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,937
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 135; response rate: 59%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Psychology graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Survey scoring and data cleaning
- Literature-search summaries
- Routine report scaffolding
- Standard statistical runs
More human than ever
- Clinical judgement and formulation
- Empathy and the therapeutic relationship
- Designing and interpreting studies
- Ethics with vulnerable people
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Psychology graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The NHS
- Schools
- Research & consultancies
- Charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Psychology graduates.
Psychology GraduateAcademicsPsychology Graduate: ABA Support for AutismAxcis Education RecruitmentPsychology Graduate for SEND school LincolnAspire PeoplePsychology GraduateTradewind RecruitmentPsychology Graduate TA – Special Needs School ExperienceStepintoteachingPsychology Expert Witness Lead: QA & TrainingSomek & AssociatesIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 79% · in work or study 80% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Plymouth
Psychology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around University of Plymouth Campus
3,218 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Psychology right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Plymouth from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £9,790 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Plymouth’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Plymouth and gov.uk before you apply.
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