Human Biosciences, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The Human Biosciences BSc (Hons) course enhances understanding of human body functions in health and disease at the tissue, cell, and molecular levels. It covers cutting-edge topics such as genomics, neurophysiology, and communicable and non-communicable diseases, preparing students for dynamic fields in science. The programme emphasises practical skills through laboratory sessions, research-inspired teaching, and opportunities for placements and independent projects, fostering expertise in experimental techniques and data analysis to address real-world health challenges.Students begin with a common first year shared across related courses, followed by specialised modules in years two and three, including human physiology, genetics, and infectious diseases. Assessment includes essays, presentations, lab reports, and online tests, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of knowledge and skills. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, supporting career readiness in biosciences.

This course has a common first year 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) Pharmacology BSc (Hons) Year One 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 - 20 credits Genetics, Heredity and Evolution - 20 credits Structure, Function and Analysis of Biomolecules - 20 credits Cell Communication, Structure, and Function - 20 credits The Microbial World - 20 credits Applied Techniques in Biology - 20 credits 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 Healthy Human Physiology - 20 credits Microorganisms in Human Health and Disease - 20 credits Human Genetic Diversity - 20 credits Neurophysiology - 20 credits The Immune System in Health and Disease - 20 credits Modern Lifestyles, Health and Disease - 20 credits 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. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,250. For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Your final year aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor. Modules Metabolic Non-Communicable Diseases - 20 credits Infectious Disease: Present and Future Challenges - 20 credits Research Design - 20 credits Biology of Human Ageing - 20 credits Genomics, Disease and Personalised Therapy - 20 credits Independent Project - 20 credits 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.