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Biological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)

Coventry University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This course combines the rich, diverse study of biology and the living world, with the forensic challenge of using scientific analysis to investigate legal cases.

This combination of subjects provides a broad perspective that is very appealing to employers.Graduates are able to tackle challenges like the spread of infectious diseases and developing new treatments, and also practical problem-solving skills to analyse evidence from crime scenes.Course aims: Enable you to apply critical thinking skills to assess and solve problems in biological and forensic sciences, considering different perspectives and ethical approaches Develop your knowledge and understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of human health and disease, and of forensic science, including the criminal justice system processes and investigative practice Provide a broad and varied educational experience, with experiential learning including a wide range of community and international contexts, and multidisciplinary real-world problems


Key Course Benefits

A teaching team of multidisciplinary experts from various subjects, including biologists, chemists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, forensic scientists, investigators and lawyers who bring their research and practical experiences into their teaching. Hands-on practical experience, both in the state-of-the-art Superlab+ and in the immersive crime scene simulation houses and outdoor search and decomposition facilities, so that you can confidently walk into a graduate job knowing that you have already used the same equipment used in hospital, commercial, police and research laboratories. A 3D printing lab where you can learn to design and 3D-print your own creations. Regular expert guest lectures from professionals in their field, who provide insight into the numerous employability options available. Opportunities to study international cold cases and take a global approach to your studies with collaborative online projects and the possibility of international field trips. 1st for graduate prospects (on track) in Forensic Science in The Complete University Guide 2023.For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Application deadline

25 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    69th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

Coventry University Group has more than 16,000 international students from 162 countries studying in the UK.
You can get peer mentoring support from day one of your studies through mentoring programme Vygo.
You can access one-to-one support from enrolment to graduation and beyond. Success Coaches can connect you with a range of helpful services and opportunities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    83rd out of 97 13

    36th out of 38 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    103 45%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    41st

    51
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    25th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    122 59%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    25th

    19
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.34 87%

    1st

    4

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