Biological & Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Many aspects of how we understand science have changed dramatically over the past 100 years. With innovative discoveries and continuous development at the heart of scientific industries, the demand for people trained in both biological and chemical sciences is on the rise.
Designed to equip you with the intellectual and technical building blocks to kick-start your career, this course offers a progressive, experimental and modern introduction to the compelling arena of biological and chemical sciences.

This course blends the study of human biology with the rigorous techniques used in scientific laboratories, including analysis of blood, dissection, drug synthesising and chemical growth.

One of the main aims of the course is to ensure our students are equipped with full comprehension of popular areas of biological and chemical science such as microbiology, genetics, cell biology and human physiology, whilst simultaneously developing integral practical skills associated with the industry.

Why CU Coventry?

We are committed to delivering a modern university experience to all our students. Our unique timetable and teaching structure gives you flexibility and our small class sizes ensure students receive plenty of contact hours with tutors. We are also dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone, so we kept our fees low, our timetable structured and made it a policy to cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving onto the next.

Career prospects

With a BSc behind you, your chances of employment are improved and the level at which you enter the job market could mean a higher salary.

On graduation, you will have a portfolio of employability skills across a range of science disciplines giving you an advantage over other candidates. You could go on to work in a number of different disciplines including studying towards postgraduate qualifications, working within laboratory based industries, technical posts within education or industry, research technician or even teaching in science. The BSc also provides you with a strong set of transferable skills valued by employers.

Where our graduates work

Graduates from the Biological & Chemical Sciences Degree have progressed into further education, undertaking a master’s degree in related subjects, such as Biotechnology, Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, Molecular Biology, Polymer Chemistry and more.