Applied Biosciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Coventry University
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.2)

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
20 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

location-pin
Location

CU Coventry

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

JAN-25

time
Duration

4 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAR-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JAN-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECTED

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JAN-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAR-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JUL-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

NOV-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAY-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JAN-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JUN-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAR-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAY-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU Coventry

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAY-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAR-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JAN-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JUL-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

MAY-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

NOV-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

CU London (Dagenham)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JUN-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Biological Sciences
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


UCAS Tariff
SELECTED

Access to HE Diploma
SELECT

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
SELECT

Location

Select student location


England
SELECTED

Scotland
SELECT

Wales
SELECT

Northern Ireland
SELECT

Channel Islands
SELECT

Course info

Applied biosciences explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems, laying the foundation for a career in human health and disease.This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in the health and bioscience sectors if you are unable to follow the more traditional route onto a degree course.The foundation year of the course provides you with an understanding of cell biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, health and disease. It ...Read more

Applied biosciences explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems, laying the foundation for a career in human health and disease.This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in the health and bioscience sectors if you are unable to follow the more traditional route onto a degree course.The foundation year of the course provides you with an understanding of cell biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, health and disease. It acts as an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study.The Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons) degree aims to develop autonomous scientists of the future — you can expect to explore human health and illness, how they are managed in the context of research as well as how populations, communities and the environment influence them.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.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
76th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th

Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

40 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

40 UCAS tariff points. All Foundation courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.If you don’t fulfil the entry criteria your application may be considered on an individual basis, taking into account any work experience, other qualifications and/or any training you have completed. Speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£16,650 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£16,650 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£16,650 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£16,650 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£16,650 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

UCAS/IDP Connect

Uni info

Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

Student rating
( 4.2) View reviews
CUG ranking
67th
Coventry University
8 Mile Lane Coventry Warwickshire CV1 2TU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate