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Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
2 Campuses

Course summary

The Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons) degree aims to develop autonomous scientists of the future – you can expect to explore human health and illness, how they are managed in the context of research as well as how populations, communities and the environment influence them.

The practical aspects focus on vital, subject-specific laboratory skills including the safe use of complex equipment, report writing and the development of accurate lab skills. You will learn to use scientific vocabulary and you can expect to further develop the critical skills of academic writing and data presentation, additionally, the principles of good scientific writing and data presentation will be examined.

If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Biosciences. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Applied Biosciences.

For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1:
Chemistry for Biosciences
Introduction to Microbiology
Applied Cell Biology
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Year 2:
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Principles of Biochemistry
Advanced Microbiology
Principles of Pathophysiology

Final year:
Applications of Biochemistry
Analysis and Applications of Cell and Molecular Biology
Applications of Pathophysiology
Applied Biosciences Project

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Royal Society of Biology

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
C85

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff 104

Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification, including a Science based subject.

Access to HE Diploma

The Access to HE Diploma to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Science Units. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D

in a Science based subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28

to include Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM

in a Science based subject.

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff 104

Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification, including a Science based subject.

Access to HE Diploma

The Access to HE Diploma to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Science Units. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5 5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D

in a Science based subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28

to include Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM

in a Science based subject.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.

Learn more on the Coventry University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9535*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.

For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.

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