27Sep
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Develop practical and theoretical expertise in drug design, molecular modelling, analytical techniques and biopharmaceutical production, with opportunities for hands-on experience throughout the course. Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. Foundation Year The foundation year course helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore fundamental knowledge in areas such as anatomy, physiology and pathology, professional practice and approaches to health and wellbeing. The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus. Degree Develop practical and theoretical expertise in drug design, molecular modelling, analytical techniques and biopharmaceutical production, with opportunities for hands-on experience throughout the course.
- Step into the future of healthcare, placing you at the forefront of drug discovery and development, equipping you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to create life-changing medicines.
- Explore molecular modelling, drug design, advanced analytics and biopharmaceutical production.
- Develop hands-on experience and learn through real-world applications to tackle global health challenges.
Modules
In your foundation year, you’ll study how the body works, what happens when it goes wrong and how lifestyle affects health. Explore professional standards, public health and strategies to promote wellbeing in individuals and communities. Develop scientific knowledge and technical skills to prepare for roles in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or healthcare. Study how medicines interact with the human body, explore drug discovery methods, and develop expertise in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics and computational biology. Learn through hands-on experience with modern techniques like qPCR, flow cytometry and tableting while using simulation spaces and bioinformatics tools. The integrated MSci year is designed to help you deepen your knowledge and learn how to design the next generation of medicines (subject to meeting progression requirements). Foundation Year Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals of Pathophysiology and Disease Introduction to Professional Practice and Regulatory Standards Approaches to Health and Wellbeing for Health Professionals Year One Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science Cells to Systems Microbiology and Immunology Genetics and Molecular Biology Year Two Drug Analysis, Development and Formulation Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Technology Computational Biology 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 Advanced Pharmacology and Drug Discovery Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Global Drug Applications The Regulatory Landscape 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 further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: short writing exercises such as abstracts opinion pieces and precis extended writing exercises such as essays reports research papers group and individual presentations posters and infographics problem-solving scenarios such as assessments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Additional costs/fee information
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU