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BSc Applied Biosciences with foundation year
About this course
Applied biosciences is a degree built on the understanding that biology, at all levels from molecules and cells to whole organisms and ecosystems, is fundamentally practical knowledge with direct relevance to human health, disease, agriculture, the environment, and the development of new therapies and technologies. The applied orientation of the degree means that scientific knowledge is always connected to its uses: how biological understanding translates into medical diagnostics, drug development, food production, environmental management, or biotechnology. The discipline draws on biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, physiology, and genetics, integrating these foundations into a coherent scientific and professional education. At Coventry University, this four-year, full-time programme includes a foundation year for students who need to build their scientific foundations before the main degree. The curriculum explores life at all levels, from the chemical and molecular processes that drive cellular function to organ systems and their roles in human health and disease. The programme includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, giving you substantial professional and international experience alongside your scientific studies. Graduates from applied biosciences programmes work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, NHS and private healthcare laboratories, food and agricultural industries, environmental and public health agencies, and research organisations. Roles in biomedical science, quality assurance, research and development, clinical laboratory work, and science communication are among the most common. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in biomedical science, pharmacology, biotechnology, or related fields, building the specialist expertise needed for research or advanced clinical laboratory roles.
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