Applied Biosciences Foundation Year

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The Applied Biosciences foundation year course provides an introduction to the field, developing essential skills for degree-level study. It offers a blend of lectures, tutorials, and online learning, with assessment through coursework that reflects real-world work environments. Upon completion, students gain knowledge in biosciences and chemistry, laboratory techniques, and research skills, preparing them for further study in health and life sciences.

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Outline:

The Applied Biosciences foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. This course is also useful if you have the academic ability to succeed at degree-level study, but do not have the appropriate subject background knowledge. Successful completion of all modules in this course means you could progress onto year one of your undergraduate degree.

Assessment:

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade. Assessment methods vary and include practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments.

Teaching:

At CU Coventry, you will learn through a variety of modes. The foundation year programme is focused on applied learning geared to high intensity teaching and study throughout the programme, requiring full commitment from students. The delivery of course content is a blend of lectures, tutorials and online mediums. Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end of year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework, which is more reflective of a working environment.

Careers:

On successful completion, you should have knowledge of: Relevant theories and concepts of the appropriate scientific disciplines studied in biosciences and chemistry. Health and safety regulations applicable to a laboratory environment. Practical laboratory principles and techniques relevant to an undergraduate degree in health and life sciences or related workplace. How information technology is used in the workplace and contributes to the study and advancement of health and life sciences. The principles of independent and self-managed learning. The principles of academic research skills to apply critical and detailed thinking. The strength of the course lies in preparing students for further study, cementing the core principles of health and science ready to expand on this knowledge at degree level.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• UK: £7,950 per year
• International: £18,300 per year
• For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our undergraduate finance page and see the University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
• We offer a range of international scholarships to students all over the world.
For more information, visit our international scholarships page.
• Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services.
There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
• The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip. Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).