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Human Biology (BSc, 4 years)

Duration 4 years
Qualification Awarded Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Level of Qualification Bachelor Degree (1st Cycle)
Language of Instruction English or Greek
Mode of Study Full-time and Part-time
Minimum ECTS Credits 240

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Profile of the Programme

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree Programme in Human Biology is an accredited interschool/interdepartmental, undergraduate Programme. It aims to provide students with the opportunity to receive an interdisciplinary perspective on the relationship between the biological, health and sociocultural aspects of humanity’s origin, development, function and prospects.

Aims

To provide interdisciplinary education in the molecular, cellular and whole body biological processes and mechanisms for the understanding of issues and concepts related to human life and to health and disease.

Objectives

  1. Introduce students to biological sciences and teach them how these are interrelated in understanding the human biological functions.
  2. Teach students how these functions are related to human evolution, behavior and culture.
  3. Help students analyze, discuss critically and relate biological issues to human health and diseases.
  4. Prepare students towards advanced academic studies and research in the biosciences, the biomedical fields and in medicine.
  5. Prepare students towards a career in the pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnology industries and in the education sector.
  6. Help students develop ethos and skills and attitudes required for lifelong learning.

Career Prospects

On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to find employment at various sectors. Potential employment opportunities include: the Education sector (primary and secondary education); the Biomedical sector of public or private Clinical Diagnostic and/or Research Laboratories/Centers; the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Government and/or public/private Organizations/Institutions concerned with Public Health issues.

Access to Further Studies

Upon graduation, students may proceed directly to further postgraduate (MSc, MA, MRes, MPhil) studies for specialization in the various fields of the Biosciences/Biomedical Life and Health Sciences.

The University of Nicosia also offers an MSc in Biomedical Sciences which may be followed to further your studies.

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation. Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 240 ECTS and all programme requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

By the end of the programme the graduates will be able to:

  1. Name, identify, describe, relate and explain the role and importance of the biological components, processes and mechanisms that define biological form and function at the molecular, cellular and whole body levels.
  2. Relate biological functions to health and disease and discuss these in relation to human development, genes, behavior and culture.
  3. Follow instructions, apply techniques and use modern technologies to collect, analyze, evaluate and critically appraise experimental data.
  4. Describe and discuss the theoretical and experimental basis and technologies used in scientific research.
  5. Design and execute a research project and organize, interpret, discuss and critically evaluate related scientific literature and research outcomes.
  6. Apply critical, analytical, reflective and independent thinking (cognitive skills) in problem solving in the life and health sciences fields.
  7. Apply life-long learning skills (computer skills, numeracy, communication and reporting), and demonstrate a professional and ethical approach to working individually or as a member of a team.
Section: A – Human Biology Core Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 186  Max. ECTS Credits: 186
Notes: Students may choose to complete BIOL-492 or BIOL-492A.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-101 General Biology I 6
BIOL-102 General Biology II 6
BIOL-201 Cell Biology 6
BIOL-205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 6
BIOL-206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 6
BIOL-207 Human Evolution 6
BIOL-221 Human Nutrition 6
BIOL-231 Biostatistics 6
BIOL-232 Human Molecular Genetics 6
BIOL-241 Immunology 6
BIOL-251 Introduction to Microbiology and Virology 6
BIOL-301 Developmental Biology and Human Embryology 8
BIOL-303 Human Biological Variation 6
BIOL-311 Molecular Biology 8
BIOL-312 Bioanalytical Techniques and Instrumentation 8
BIOL-321 Biochemistry I 8
BIOL-322 Biochemistry II 8
BIOL-323 Molecular Basis to Health and Disease 8
BIOL-371 Drug Action and Toxicology 8
BIOL-491 Research Project I 6
BIOL-492 Research Project II 10
BIOL-492A Research Project II (Field Work) 10
CHEM-105 General Chemistry 6
CHEM-135 Physical Chemistry 6
CHEM-245 Organic Chemistry 6
MATH-192 Calculus for the Life Sciences I 6
MATH-193 Calculus for the Life Sciences II 6
PHYS-110 Elements of Physics 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6
Section: B – Life and Health Sciences Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 36  Max. ECTS Credits: 36
Notes: Al least 24 ECTS should be selected from one of the following themes: Cell Biology Theme: BIOL-412,413,414,421,422,423,431,461,472,481. Human Health Theme: BIOL-402,403,431,441,442,443,444,451,473.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-402 Human Biology and Culture 6
BIOL-403 Ecology 6
BIOL-412 Modern Genomics and Bioinformatics 6
BIOL-413 Perspectives of Biotechnology 6
BIOL-414 Cell Growth and Cancer 6
BIOL-421 Enzymology 6
BIOL-422 Basic Concepts of Applied Biochemistry 6
BIOL-423 Cell Signalling 6
BIOL-431 Bioethics 6
BIOL-441 Communicable Diseases 6
BIOL-442 Health Care Systems 6
BIOL-443 Epidemiology 6
BIOL-444 Public Health Nutrition 6
BIOL-451 Environmental Health 6
BIOL-461 Cellular Neuroscience 6
BIOL-472 Drug Discovery Research 6
BIOL-473 Clinical Research 6
BIOL-481 Viruses and Human Diseases 6
Section: C – General Education Courses
Min. ECTS Credits: 18  Max. ECTS Credits: 18
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology 6
ART-110 Introduction to Visual Arts 6
ART-111 Greek Art 6
BADM-231 Business Communications 6
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication 6
COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications 6
COMP-151 Computer Fundamentals 6
EDUS-411 Science Teaching Methods 6
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6
ENGL-102 Western World Literature and Composition 6
ESCI-200 Society and Environment 6
HIST-201 World History to 1500 6
HIST-265 The US and World History Since 1945 6
MATH-180 Algebra and Trigonometry 6
MULT-160 Introduction to Multimedia 6
MULT-161 Interactive Multimedia Development 6
MUS-110 Introduction to Music 6
PHIL-120 Ethics 6
PSY-111 General Psychology II 6
PSY-210 Social Psychology 6
PSY-240 Abnormal Psychology 6
PSY-330 Psychology of Gender 6
REL-250A Ancient and Medieval Christian Thought 6
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 6
UNIC-100 University Experience 6

Semester 1

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-101 General Biology I 6
CHEM-105 General Chemistry 6
MATH-192 Calculus for the Life Sciences I 6
PHYS-110 Elements of Physics 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6

Semester 2

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-102 General Biology II 6
BIOL-221 Human Nutrition 6
CHEM-135 Physical Chemistry 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6
MATH-193 Calculus for the Life Sciences II 6

Semester 3

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-201 Cell Biology 6
BIOL-205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 6
BIOL-207 Human Evolution 6
BIOL-231 Biostatistics 6
BIOL-232 Human Molecular Genetics 6

Semester 4

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
CHEM-245 Organic Chemistry 6
BIOL-206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 6
BIOL-241 Immunology 6
BIOL-251 Introduction to Microbiology and Virology 6
PSY-111 General Psychology II 6
EDUS-411 Science Teaching Methods 6

Semester 5

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-301 Developmental Biology and Human Embryology 8
BIOL-311 Molecular Biology 8
BIOL-321 Biochemistry I 8
HIST-201 World History to 1500 6

Semester 6

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-303 Human Biological Variation 6
BIOL-322 Biochemistry II 8
BIOL-371 Drug Action and Toxicology 8
BIOL-323 Molecular Basis to Health and Disease 8

Semester 7

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-491 Research Project I 6
BIOL-431 Bioethics 6
BIOL-414 Cell Growth and Cancer 6
BIOL-423 Cell Signalling 6
BIOL-442 Health Care Systems 6

Semester 8

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BIOL-492 Research Project II 10
BIOL-312 Bioanalytical Techniques and Instrumentation 8
BIOL-461 Cellular Neuroscience 6
BIOL-451 Environmental Health 6
The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.
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