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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Applied Biosciences
Coventry University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Biosciences course at Coventry University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
104
Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification, including a Science based subject.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Applied Biosciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Chemistry | B |
| Economics | C |
| History | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CF11
Here's what Coventry University says about its Applied Biosciences course.
This course can be studies in London or Coventry.
The course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in the health and bioscience sectors.
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It explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems. You will also explore human health and illness and how they are managed in the context of contemporary research, as well as how populations, communities and the environment influence health and illness.
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Course content and assessments have been designed to help you develop theoretical knowledge and understanding, as well as the practical skills to enhance your career and academic opportunities.
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Each year, the course is reviewed to ensure it includes the major causes of illness and death globally as researched by the World Health Organisation (WHO), as well as the major causes of sickness absence from the workplace, to give you a well-rounded understanding of the way disease affects human life.
Why you should study this Applied Biosciences degree course
The course aims to develop autonomous scientists of the future - so you will know where and what to look for as you face scientific challenges throughout the course.
Bioscientists work all over the world in a wide variety of jobs and careers that require knowledge and application of science, from research to business and from regulation to teaching (The Science Council 2019). Settings include research and development laboratories (for example microbiology, marine science and immunology), biotechnology companies, classrooms, sales representatives and the food and drink industry.
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.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc/course-structure/hnc-hnd-degree/science/?term=2026-27
Source: Coventry University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Applied Biosciences at Coventry University.
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12 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
CU Group
Location
CU Coventry | Coventry
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biological sciences
• Chemistry
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
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
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 further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
How you will be assessed
The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.
Assessment methods vary and include, practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, laboratory experiments, tutorial tasks and assessments, which take place at the end of each six-week block.
Course Breakdown:
Coursework Presentations Exams
Coventry University student reviews
Showing 160 reviews
3rd year
1 year ago
literally the biggest waste of time and money. all the good courses are full so good luck getting a place, all the arts courses are extremely underfunded and extremely politically charged. I've met multiple young people like me who have multiple jobs. wasted 36k, just get an apprenticeship
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The student union is active but they are not very accommodating
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The cost of living is not that high as most of this area is filled with students but the university fee is high
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
I recieved a lot of help from my lectures in the beginning and till now as they try to accommodate you as best as they can.
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Coventry University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Applied Biosciences course at Coventry University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
97%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
low
Learning opportunities
90%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
low
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
76%
low
Learning resources
76%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
69%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Applied Biosciences or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Applied Biosciences at Coventry University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Coventry University graduates who took Applied Biosciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Applied Biosciences.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high-quality education and a focus on applied research.
Our students benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in all academic disciplines including health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios and computing centres. We have been chosen to host three national Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning which has enabled us to invest substantial sums of money in health, design and mathematics.
Our city-centre campus is continually developing and evolving, and we have plans for further investment in it over the next few years. We are a major presence in Coventry, which contributes to the city's friendly and vibrant atmosphere and also enables us to foster successful business partnerships.
Through our links with leading-edge businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors, our students are able to access project and placement opportunities that enhance their employability on graduation.
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