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Biotechnology with Foundation Year

Coventry University

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Coventry University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    CU Coventry

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Study a lab-focused course that blends theory with hands-on experience, helping you develop scientific, analytical and communication skills that could be useful in solving real-world challenges and preparing for diverse roles in biotechnology.

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. - Build foundations: explore how life works from the smallest molecules to whole-body systems. Learn about DNA and RNA, how genes are switched on and off, and how cells use energy. Study about bioinformatics, using maths and statistics to analyse real biological data. - Real-world focus: understand how biotechnology helps create safe, sustainable food, clean up pollution, produce useful materials on a large scale and develop greener solutions for the environment. - Explore cutting-edge topics: learn about areas like genomics, personalised medicine, CRISPR and gene therapy in disease treatment. Learn how biotech breakthroughs are brought to market, and develop skills in areas including computational biology.


Why you should study this course

- Learn digital and analytical skills: develop bioinformatics and computational biology skills, learning how to analyse large data sets, interpret omics data and use programming tools to support breakthroughs in genomics and personalised medicine. - Study the science that’s changing lives: from tackling antibiotic resistance to advancing cancer therapies, explore how biotechnology is solving real-world health and environmental challenges, preparing you for a meaningful career at the forefront of innovation. - Opt for the master’s route: you may choose to extend your studies with the MSci route (subject to meeting progression requirements). Deepen your expertise with a final year focused on advanced research, which could give you an edge when applying for specialist roles.- Contemporary facilities: apply theory through lab sessions and projects, giving you real-world experience with techniques like PCR, gene editing (CRISPR) and cell culture which are vital in research and industry.- Learn from research-active experts and global case studies: learn from academic staff with industry experience in biotech research (staff may be subject to change). Study real-world examples from around the world, helping you understand how innovation works in different regulatory, ethical and commercial environments. For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    59th

  • Campus address

    Coventry (Main Campus), Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5FB, United Kingdom

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In 2023/24, Coventry University Group had 50,000+ global learners.
Coventry University has a strong international outlook, attracting international students and staff and collaborating with overseas partners.
International students can access a number of scholarships, bursaries and discounts to help fund their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    70th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    120 55%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    47th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    38th

    28

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