Modules

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.

Assessment method

The foundation year will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module and may include: Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual assignments. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Online tests Essays and critical reviews of scientific topics Case studies Group work for presentations, lab projects and reports Individual presentations Laboratory Reports Lab skill competency Posters and other information resources (e.g. videos, websites, briefing papers) The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Royal Society of Biology