Psychology with Human Biology

Are you fascinated by what drives human behaviour and curious about the biological systems fundamental to human existence? Our Psychology with Human Biology programme at Keele bridges psychological theories with biological foundations to reveal the key influences shaping human conduct. Through applying your combined knowledge to real-life situations, you'll graduate prepared for diverse career opportunities—from specialised psychology fields to professions in teaching, childcare, counselling, human resources and more.

Why choose this course?

• Our research-led programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• Human Biology at Keele is Top 10 in England for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS

• Build practical, analytical, laboratory and research skills applicable to various careers

• Enhance your career prospects by gaining hands-on work experience with placement opportunities

Our Psychology with Human Biology programme at Keele offers the perfect blend of psychological theory and biological understanding.

Your first year will provide a strong grounding in the fundamentals of both subjects. You'll dive into the core British Psychological Society curriculum — covering developmental, social, biological, and cognitive psychology—while exploring what makes each of us unique within these areas. You will also be introduced to research methods for psychology, including the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative design, as well as data collection, data analysis, and report writing. This will enable you to draw meaningful conclusions about human thought and behaviour.

You will also explore the core areas of human biology, physiology, and anatomy. These modules will also equip you with essential laboratory skills, providing a solid foundation for future work in bioscience.

During your studies you will have access to a range of facilities and equipment, including virtual reality headsets, brain stimulation devices, and our state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories. We also make extensive use of our large and diverse campus environment for fieldwork in addition to numerous fieldwork visits off-campus.

As you progress through your degree, you'll have the opportunity to explore specialised topics that align with your interests ranging from child psychology and neurodiversity to human genetics and cancer biology. This comprehensive approach allows you to connect psychological principles with biological underpinnings and discover how these disciplines apply to countless real-world situations.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.