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The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.
This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in human biosciences.
The foundation year seeks to develop your core understanding within the sciences, including biology, chemistry and physiology, in addition to developing our academic and communication skills further. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress...
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.<br/><br/>This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in human biosciences.<br/><br/>The foundation year seeks to develop your core understanding within the sciences, including biology, chemistry and physiology, in addition to developing our academic and communication skills further. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Human Biosciences BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Life Sciences.<br/><br/>The degree looks to enhance your understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease at the tissue, cell and molecular level. You will study topics at the forefront of scientific discovery such as genomics, neurophysiology, and communicable and non-communicable diseases.<br/><br/>Laboratory sessions form a substantial component of your learning experience, providing you with the opportunities to learn key experimental techniques and develop the essential experimental, data handling and reporting skills required in biological and other careers.<br/><br/>**Key benefits of the degree**<br/>* Well-equipped suite of analytical and biological laboratories where you can gain hands-on experience using industry-standard techniques<br/><br/><br/>* You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of a wide range of laboratory techniques such as gene amplification using PCR, gene sequencing, cell culture, flow cytometry, tissue staining, protein detection and bacterial growth, in modern, well-equipped laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>* We offer research-inspired teaching with input from experts in our university research centres, which focus on the themes of cellular and molecular biosciences; biological systems, health and disease; and physical activity, exercise and obesity<br/><br/><br/>* Support applying for placements in laboratory and industrial settings to gain crucial real-world experience<br/><br/><br/>* You will have the opportunity to undertake challenging lab and non-lab based independent research projects, dealing with important life science research questions, which in the past have tackled, for example, the antimicrobial activity of essential oils, cinnamon and ginger against drug-resistant clinical pathogens or the effect of sleep deprivation on physiological and mental health in healthy young adults<br/><br/><br/>See our website for further details.
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.
Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and...
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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
CU Coventry
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C1DF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
64
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
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