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.
Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.
The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore key skills such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques.
Explore the complexities of human health and disease through genomics, neurophysiology and microbiology. Gain hands-on laboratory experience and prepare for a range of careers in the bioscience and healthcare sectors.
This course explores human health and disease, from molecules to global health trends and examines how the human body responds to an ever-changing environment.
Tackle global health challenges: explore the science behind human health and disease, from molecules to populations, and develop the skills to address pressing global health issues.
Hands-on, real-world experience: master advanced lab techniques in our biosciences super-lab, model human physiology in sophisticated simulation spaces, and engage with real-world research and case studies.
Prepare for a career in bioscience: gain the scientific knowledge, critical thinking skills and practical experience valued by employers to prepare for career paths in research, healthcare and industry.
Why you should study this course
Practical, contemporary facilities: the Super-Lab provides access to advanced equipment, allowing you to master contemporary techniques like qPCR, cell culture and flow cytometry.
Student-centred active learning: this course will be delivered through a blend of hands-on laboratory-based sessions, interactive lectures and discursive workshops. Apply your knowledge and skills to an independent research project in the final year.
Common first year: collaborate and work alongside students doing similar courses to expand your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions.
Cutting-edge science: explore the science behind emerging threats like antimicrobial resistance, challenges of an ageing population and how genomic science is revolutionising our understanding of disease.
Placement opportunities: apply for either a one-year professional training placement, or an international experience year to enhance learning and gain a competitive advantage in the workplace after graduation.
Our award-winning green Superlab
With space for over 200 students and packed full of industry-standard equipment, the Coventry University Superlab is an amazing place to learn, experiment and discover. Find out what we’re doing in our Superlab to make it greener and reduce our waste and carbon emissions.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Foundation Year
The foundation year seeks to develop your core understanding within the sciences, including biology, chemistry and physiology, in addition to a module introducing you to health and disease.
Modules
Introduction to Health and Disease
Foundation of Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Cell Biology
Foundation of Chemistry
Year One
The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Common first year courses
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Biological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
Human Biosciences BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.
Modules
Human physiology: Homeostasis and Health
Genetics, Heredity and Evolution
Structure, Function and Analysis of Biomolecules
Cell Communication, Structure, and Function
The Microbial World
Applied Techniques in Biology
Year One
Introduction to Biomolecules and Biochemistry
Cells to Systems
Microbiology and Immunology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Year Two
In year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: human health and disease, microorganisms, genetic diversity, neurophysiology and the immune system, among others.
Modules
The Gut Brain Axis: Microbes, Mood and Mind
Human Genetic Diversity
Neurophysiology: Development and Disorders
Human Physiology and Modern Living
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
Final Year
Personalised Genomics: Disease, Ageing and Therapy
Non-Communicable Disease
Microbial Threats to Global Health
Research Project
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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.
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We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* 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.
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