Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

This course is designed to give you valuable hands-on experience in biomedical science, supporting your development for roles in healthcare, research or industry. Biomedical science involves the study of human biology, health and disease. This course explores key clinical laboratory specialities such as medical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, pathology, and haematology and transfusion science.

Faculty: Biomedical and Forensic Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Introduction to Biomolecules and Biochemistry, Cells to Systems, Microbiology and Immunology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Year two: Cellular Pathobiology and Disease Mechanisms, Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science, Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrine Disorders, Medical Microbiology and Virology. Final year: Advanced Studies in Clinical Specialisms, Integrated Pathophysiology, Research Project in Biomedical Science.

Career pathways

This course aims to enable you to develop knowledge, skills and competence to prepare you for a variety of careers in biomedical and biological science, or for other graduate level roles. These courses aim to prepare you for professional practice within the NHS or private sector as biomedical scientists (subject to further training, application and registration which may incur additional costs and have eligibility criteria) and a range of other careers, including research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 120. A level: BBB to include Biology. Excludes General Studies. BTEC: DDM in a Biological Science subject. Excludes Health and Social Care International Baccalaureate 32 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level. GCSE: GCSE maths, English and two sciences at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls/biomedical-science-applied-biomedical-science-bsc/

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