This Human Biology (with Foundation Year) extended degree course is ideal for those who wish to study for a university degree but do not have the necessary Level 3 qualifications required for direct admission. In the first year of the extended programme, students will enhance their knowledge in maths and the fundamentals of biological, chemical and physical sciences. Human biology involves the study of the human body and how it is adapted to its environment. This course is designed to equip students with a broad-based understanding of the human body in health and disease. This programme develops students’ knowledge of human biology, focusing on the medical aspects of human processes, such as how human respond to infection and the effects of drugs on the human body. Students will also learn about the physiology of the major systems of the body, about the impact of nutrition and environment on health, and about human development and evolution. The course includes practical classes that provide first-hand experience of biology, genetics and human physiology and anatomy.