Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

**Our Biomedical Science degree integrates a range of biological disciplines to promote understanding of how the human body works and the biology of disease.** <br/><br/>Key contributors to modern healthcare, biomedical scientists play a vital role in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, monitoring treatments and developing advanced diagnostic tools or novel therapeutic strategies.<br/><br/><br/>* Throughout the course you will gain practical experience in the laboratories based in our state-of-the-art Alison Gingell Building. Here you will learn and develop the key skills and techniques required for working in a laboratory.<br/><br/><br/>* You will explore the human body in health and disease, from the functioning of whole body systems down to cell and molecular processes. <br/><br/><br/>* Course content provides knowledge in the mechanisms, diagnosis and therapeutics of human disease with particular emphasis placed on the specialist areas of biomedical science: clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, cellular pathology, haematology, immunology and genetics. <br/><br/><br/>**Key Course benefits**:<br/><br/><br/>* Well-equipped suite of analytical and biological laboratories where you can gain hands-on experience using industry-standard techniques*.<br/><br/><br/>* Support applying for placements in laboratory and industrial settings to gain crucial real-world experience*.<br/><br/><br/>* We focus on student-centred teaching in which you devise and carry out your own laboratory experiments so that you can demonstrate your ability to work independently and solve problems to future employers.<br/><br/><br/>* You’ll be taught by experienced academic staff who have a range of hospital and research laboratory experience, bringing their expertise into their teaching (staff subject to change).<br/><br/><br/>*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.