Program Overview

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Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons)

Course overview

The Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons) course explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems, laying the foundation for a career in human health and disease.

Why Coventry University Wrocław?

At Coventry University Wrocław, we aim to offer a career-focused experience to our students, one that is traditionally academic but is also designed to help you progress in your future career.

What you'll study

The Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons) course focuses on the application of the knowledge gained during the course to facilitate real-life problem-solving. You will explore the biosciences thoroughly on the chemical and molecular level through to the human body as a whole.

Year one

• Chemistry for Biosciences - 30 credits
• Introduction to Microbiology - 30 credits
• Applied Cell Biology - 30 credits
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology - 30 credits

Year two

• Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology - 30 credits
• Principles of Biochemistry - 30 credits
• Advanced Microbiology - 30 credits
• Principles of Pathophysiology - 30 credits

Placement year

• EU Work Placement – 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

Final year

• Applications of Biochemistry - 30 credits
• Analysis and Applications of Cell and Molecular Biology - 30 credits
• Applications of Pathophysiology - 30 credits
• Applied Biosciences Project - 30 credits

How you'll learn

This course is available as a full-time three-year or optional four-year sandwich course, the latter incorporating a work placement or study year in a related field.

Contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies.

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.

Entry requirements

Polish requirements

• Polish Matura Exam: Pass Matura (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) poziom podstawowy/basic level with satisfactory grade 40% or better
• Polish Matura Advanced Level: Pass Matura poziom rozszerzony/advanced level with a grade of 55% in two subjects. Obtain 75% in Matura extended level English Language Exam OR IELTS 6.0 overall OR equivalent.

EU requirements

• EU exams: We're here to help you understand which qualifications, diplomas and certificates you can use from your own country to meet our entry requirements.

International requirements

• For international students and regional specific information, find your home country on our regional entry requirements page.

English language requirements

• A telephone interview to assess English language skills will be arranged for non-native English speakers.

Fees and funding

• EU students: 27,500 zł (EU) per year
• International students: 46,000 zł (non-EU) per year

Facilities

• Purpose-built IT suites
• Breakout social spaces
• A library that includes loan laptops and 1-2-1 support
• Open access computers with internet and printing access
• Student support and customer services.

Careers and opportunities

Upon successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

• understand the fundamentals of biological and chemical sciences, including cell biology, chemistry and physiology
• develop appropriate research and analysis techniques, alongside the ability to undertake reliable scientific research activities
• operate, lead and collaborate in a team to solve problems of a practical (experimental) nature and to provide appropriate solutions
• apply appropriate presentation and evaluation tools to establish the meaning of the data gathered.

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 degree also provides you with a strong set of transferable skills valued by employers.