Plymouth University's BSc Human Biology: Overview & Structure, Study notes of Human Biology

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Plymouth University

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Programme Specification

BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year -

September 2018

1.0 BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year Final award title; the final award title is that of the programme to which the student progresses for Levels 4 to 6. For students entering the BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year, normally this will be one of: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences BSc (Hons) Nutrition Exercise and Health BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences) BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons) Optometry BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene UCAS code B JACS code B 2.0 Awarding Institution Plymouth University Teaching Institutions Plymouth University

3. 0 Accrediting body None 4.0 Distinctive features of the Programme and the Student Experience This is a four-year BSc (Hons) degree programme starting at Year Zero. It is one of a suite of such programmes, designed for students who are not appropriately qualified, in subject knowledge, attainment or recent experience, for entry to Level 4 of undergraduate programmes in Science. On successful completion of Year Zero, students progress to Level 4 of an undergraduate degree in Science. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year programme will normally progress to one of the BSc (Hons) programmes in the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, or Faculty of Human and Healthcare Sciences, shown at section 1. Distinctive features of this programme are that it:  is suitable for non-standard entrants, including mature returners to study, those without Science qualifications or with Science qualifications below the standard required for entry to Level 4  assumes no prior knowledge of science and welcomes applications from those who have studied other disciplines.

Semester 1 (all modules are 20 credits) Compulsory modules Students select one module from: *GEES Study and mathematical skills for science

BIO

Biology 1

CHM

Chemistry

PHY

Physics *GEES001 is non-compensable in this programme Semester 2 (all modules are 20 credits) Compulsory modules Students select one module from: BIO Issues in Human Biology

BIO

Biology 2

CHM

Chemistry Prerequisite CHM

PHY

Physics Prerequisite PHY

MATH

Mathematics and statistics for science 7.0 Programme Aims The aims shown below are those for the Level Zero element of this programme. They should be read in conjunction with the aims of the BSc (Hons) programmes available to you in Human Biology (see links here and here) to show the full scope of our ambitions for you. The aims of the Level Zero programme are to: 7.1 produce students who have a broad yet comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of science that are necessary for successful progression to and in an honours degree programme in Human Biology 7.2 develop in students the ability to apply scientific knowledge and skills appropriately and successfully in undergraduate studies 7.3 equip students with the study skills necessary to successfully progress to and in an honours degree programme in Human Biology 7.4 enable students to become confident, critically self-aware independent learners.

7.5 begin to develop in students a range of key and transferable skills of value in the world of employment, including skills in the areas of communication, problem-solving, team-working, information-handling and processing. 7.6 prepare students for and initiate students into the culture of University- level study, both in terms of the academic standards and the study patterns required.

8. Intended programme learning outcomes (ILOs) The intended learning outcomes shown below are those for the Level Zero element of this programme. They should be read in conjunction with the Intended Learning Outcomes of the BSc (Hons) programmes available to you in Human Biology (see links here and here) to show the full scope of our ambitions for you. 8. 1 Knowledge and understanding On successful completion, graduates should be able to a Demonstrate a broad understanding of the fundamental knowledge base and the terminology of at least two major STEM disciplines, including Biology b Demonstrate an awareness of current areas of debate and discovery in Human Biology and how scientific knowledge and methods can be applied to investigate them. 8. 2 Cognitive and intellectual skills On successful completion, graduates should be able to a Identify correctly the concepts and principles underlying theoretical frameworks in at least two STEM disciplines, including Biology, and begin to identify strengths and limitations of such models b Judge the reliability of data, results and information using well defined techniques and/or criteria c Operate in a range of varied but predictable contexts relevant to Human Biology, requiring the use and application of specified scientific techniques and information sources. 8.3 Key, transferable and employment-related skills On successful completion, graduates should be able to demonstrate a Written and oral communication skills and be able to use these in a variety of contexts b Problem-solving skills, relating to qualitative and quantitative information. c Numeracy and computational skills appropriate to the study of undergraduate science at university d Information-retrieval skills, in relation to primary and secondary information sources

In accordance with the University’s Academic Regulations, Accreditation for Prior Learning (APEL) may be applied where a student can demonstrate appropriate recent learning or experience that fully satisfies the learning outcomes of the module(s) concerned. In accordance with the University’s policies, Level Zero programmes welcome applications from disabled students who are appropriately qualified, academically, for the programme. Information interviews are conducted with applicants to determine the nature of adjustments required. 10.0 Progression routes for final and intermediate awards The University guarantees progression to one of the science-based BSc programmes identified in Appendix 1, providing a student has achieved:  120 credits in the programme described in this specification and  an overall mean score of at least 60% in the programme described in this specification, averaged across all 120 credits and  met further academic and professional entry requirements, as detailed in Appendix 1 Please note, however, that the University does not guarantee progression of an individual student to an individual programme. The University does not guarantee progression to programmes outside those shown in Appendix 1. Students intending to progress to other programmes at Plymouth University should contact the admissions teams of the programme to which they wish to progress. You should be aware that some programmes may ask you to apply through UCAS so please make these enquiries in good time. 11.0 Exceptions to Regulations None 12.0 Transitional arrangements Module taken in 2014-15 or earlier Corresponding module to be taken in 2016 - 17 onwards MATH108 MATH STAT008 MATH CMN002 GEES BIO007 BIO BIO008 BIO CHM007 CHM

Module taken in 2015- 16 Corresponding module to be taken in

Module taken in 2018-19 or earlier Corresponding module to be taken in

• CHM008 CHM
• PHY007 PHY
• PHY008 PHY
• BIO009 BIO 2016 - 17 onwards
• BIO010 BIO
• CMN004 GEES
• MATH019 BIO014 or MATH
• MATH019 MATH 2019 - 20 onwards
• GEES001 GEES
• BIOL012 FMD
• BIOL013 FMD
• CHM009 FMD
• CHM010 BHCS
• PHY009 FMD
• PHY010 BHCS
• BIO015 BHCS

On successful completion, graduates should be able to: a Demonstrate skills in the safe handling of materials in experimental settings, taking into account their physical and chemical properties, including any specific hazards associated with their use.

BIO012,

BIO013,

optional modules except MATH b Demonstrate the skills required to conduct standard laboratory procedures in at least two STEM disciplines

BIO012,

BIO013, option modules except MATH c Demonstrate skills in the monitoring, by observation and/or measurement, of a variety of physical, chemical or biological properties, events or changes, of both a quantitative and qualitative nature, together with their systematic and reliable recording and documentation, in the laboratory or the field.

BIO012,

BIO013, option modules 13.2 Assessment in modules Module % Coursework

Test

Examination

Practical Core modules GEES001 50 50 BIO012 60 40 BIO013 60 40 Key, transferable and employment-related skills On successful completion, graduates should be able to demonstrate a Written and oral communication skills and be able to use these in a variety of contexts

GEES

BIO

Optional modules b problem-solving skills, relating to qualitative and quantitative information.

BIO

GEES

Optional modules c numeracy and computational skills appropriate to the study of undergraduate science at university

GEES001,

BIO

MATH019 if selected d Information-retrieval skills, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, to include information retrieval through on-line computer searches.

GEES

BIO

BIO015 50 50

Optional modules CHM009 50 50 CHM010 70 30 PHY009 50 50 PHY010 70 30 MATH019 50 50 Appendix 1 : Criteria for progression to Level 4 programmes, in addition to those listed at section 10: Programme Additional requirement(s) BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences, BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health Require an overall mean score of at least 60%, averaged across all 120 credits of the programme BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences) BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Physiological Sciences) There is competitive entry for a limited number of places on these programmes. Applicants require:  an overall mean score of at least 60%, averaged across all 120 credits of the programme and  in addition, these professionally regulated programmes require applicants to successfully complete DBS, occupational health checks and a suitability interview BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene There is competitive entry for up to five places on this programme. Applicants require:  an overall mean score of at least 60%, averaged across all 120 credits of the programme and  in addition, this programme requires me to successfully complete DBS and occupational health checks and a suitability interview