Coventry University School of Life Sciences Brochure by Coventry University Recruitment and Admissions Office

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School of Life Sciences

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UK City of Culture 2021

Life-changing research

I am delighted to introduce you to the School of Life Sciences, based within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University.

Global opportunities

Career prospects

Research-inspired and practice-led, our school and its staff are committed to providing you with a learning environment that has been specifically designed with the aim of engaging, informing and exciting you, and setting you on a journey of life-changing learning and exploration.

12 Teaching excellence 14 Sport and Exercise Science

We want you to get the very best from your university experience, by providing a high-quality learning environment and modern facilities. Our staff are experts in their fields and will provide you with practical advice and support to help you to find the career of your choice when you graduate.

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Sports Coaching

As a school, we share a passion for the biological basis of human health and disease, analysis of the chemical composition of materials and the evaluation and defence of forensic evidence against legal challenge. We also focus on the application of scientific principles to the way the body functions during sport and physical activity, prevention and treatment of injuries, food science, and nutrition and diet-related health issues.

Food Science

Nutrition and Health

By being part of our school, you can expect to be offered a range of opportunities, whether you are looking to explore our latest research, global networks and partnerships, experiment with the latest technology in our laboratories, or secure practical work experience opportunities that will help you to become a leader of the future.

20 Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science

19 Food Safety, Inspection and Control

21 Biological and Forensic Sciences 22 Biomedical Science/ Applied Biomedical Science

The following pages provide you with an overview of everything our school and the faculty has to offer. I hope that you are able to join us on our exciting adventure.

Human Biosciences

24 Pharmacology Coventry University

25 GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019 Ann Green Head of School

The contents of this brochure are correct at time of going to press. The course information within it relates to the 2021/22 academic year. We regularly review our courses, to make them relevant and current for the benefit of our students. Please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry for up-to-date information on courses and other facilities and services described here before making any application or accepting any offer. Where there is a difference between the contents of this brochure and our website, the contents of the applicable website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our services to you.

UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.

Sandu Florin Biological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)

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School of Life Sciences

Welcome

UK City of Culture 2021 Coventry University is very much at the heart of the city’s rich history as well as it’s exciting future. The continually evolving cityscape has lots to offer, including a wide variety of places to eat, drink, shop and relax. UK City of Culture Coventry is UK City of Culture 2021. This accolade, awarded by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, means the world will be watching our city in 2021. With Coventry University being a principal partner of the successful bid, there could be so many opportunities for students to get involved, making this a great time to study in Coventry. From ribbon weaving and watchmaking, to being the centre of the motor industry, our city has constantly re-invented itself. Coventry University is well placed to contribute to, and benefit from, the wider cultural developments within the city. We’re already a multicultural city, with the university welcoming students from more than 160 countries, but we can’t wait to see what being UK City of Culture 2021 will bring for us.

Cultural experiences Whatever you’re passionate about, Coventry has something for you. For music lovers, Coventry hosts the annual Godiva Festival, one of the UK’s biggest family music festivals, that’s seen the likes of Biffy Clyro, Kasabian, The Enemy, Jake Bugg and Example taking to the stage in War Memorial Park. There’s also a range of live music venues including the Golden Cross, the Kasbah and `The Tin’ Music and Arts. There are some impressive exhibition spaces too including the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum which is an award-winning venue for celebrating the city’s culture and history, and the best part is that it’s right next to the university in University Square, opposite the iconic Coventry Cathedral. If you’re interested in theatre, the Belgrade Theatre hosts an exciting mix of experiences ranging from locally-produced performances, comedy nights and touring West End shows. There are smaller venues too, like the Shop Front Theatre, a unique theatre space housed in a former fish and chip shop. As the birthplace of the British motor industry, Coventry is also home to the recently redeveloped Transport Museum, which currently houses the fastest car in the world and a 4D Land Speed Record simulator. In addition, the city is home to MotoFest Coventry, an annual motoring festival featuring motorsport demonstrations and live music. Sport Coventry was named European City of Sport 2019, with the vision of promoting and celebrating the benefits of sport and there’s plenty to offer sports fans. The Ricoh Arena, situated at the edge of the city, is a modern development which houses a 32,000-seat football and rugby stadium. It played host to London 2012 Olympic football matches and is home to the Wasps Rugby Club and Wasps Netball, which frequently offers volunteering opportunities to our students. Other sports teams within the city include Coventry Rugby Football Club, Coventry Bears rugby league club - and the Coventry Blaze ice hockey team, which is housed in the city’s Skydome complex, with which Coventry Business School has a particularly close relationship, with players studying with us, and our students frequently volunteering at games and other events.

Top 5 UK Student City QS Best Student Cities index 2019

Ranked as the 5th best UK student city and named the UK City of Culture 2021, this a great time to study at the university.

Life-changing research The School of Life Sciences is nationally and internationally recognised for research that contributes to the real world. We seek to deliver an expert-led education that is informed by world-class research, allowing our degrees to cover some of today’s most challenging issues and the solutions we are finding for them. Such an approach seeks to empower our graduates to become future life sciences professionals, with the knowledge informed by our research. High quality, applied research lies at the heart of everything we do; we are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues. Our mission is to understand and optimise the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and society through conducting innovative, rigorous, original and globally significant interdisciplinary research with children, adults, families and organisations across the life sciences.

Other research is currently being undertaken with NHS trusts and other universities to assess the effectiveness of active living interventions for people living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition that can seriously effect well-being and quality of life. People with POTS have an abnormal heart rate rise when they stand up, with symptoms including palpitations, dizziness and long-lasting fatigue. The condition mostly (but not only) affects women aged 13 to 50 and earning a living, attending education or caring for dependants can be severely affected. The impact on the healthcare system is significant. Importantly, the research and any developed intervention is in collaboration with people with POTS, which will enable the researchers to test whether people want to be involved, can tolerate the exercise, and if symptoms and quality of life improve over time. Research themes include:

Our undergraduate teaching is heavily influenced by our research, with research-active academics teaching across the school on a regular basis. This means that you should have access to the most up-todate thinking in the relevant disciplines. One recent example of research being conducted by staff in the School of Life Sciences includes a study into antibiotic resistance in the agricultural environment. The goal of the project is to identify and subsequently characterise the dimension of the animal gut microflora which, it is hoped, will lead to a fundamental shift in our view on the development, transmission and regulation of antibiotic resistance in an agricultural environment. The results of this research will be used to inform the Government and other policy makers on the use of clinically relevant drugs in agricultural settings.

Whole lifespan approaches from pre-school to older adults Pharmaceuticals Biochemical innovations Sports and exercise Health economics Social policy Disease prevention and innovative use of technology

In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 94% of journal papers in Allied Health Professions, which includes life sciences research, were either 3* (internationally excellent) or 4* (world leading).

Researcher profile Professor Mike Duncan is a British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist with research interests in the field of children, physical activity, exercise and obesity and has published over 150 publications. He is a member of the European College of Sports Science, American College of Sports Medicine, United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Mike has experience in working with elite athletes in prescribing exercise programmes and evaluating performance. He has also worked extensively with community groups on topics such as physical activity interventions in children and adolescents, and the effects of nutritional manipulation on cognitive and functional performance in older adults. Professor Mike Duncan Sport and Exercise Scientist

“My research is inspired by trying to understand the ways in which exercise can influence human performance and health. I aim to understand the impact of exercise on a range of variables including health and cognitive performance in diverse groups including elite athletes, children, older adults and people who are overweight and obese.”

We are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues through our applied research.

Global opportunities Opportunities to travel and/or work in the UK and overseas are a real benefit of choosing Coventry University. We aim to help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate by offering a range of overseas experiences throughout your degree.

Placement/study abroad year

Field trips

Students do compete for placements, however there is a lot of support available through our Talent Team to improve your chance of success. You can find out more on page 10.

You will have the opportunity to go on a field trip each year to help broaden your subject knowledge, put the theories you have learnt into practice, network, and experience other cultures. Some trips are free of charge, while others are subsidised. We aim to help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate by offering a range of overseas experiences throughout your degree. International experiences can help you to understand how the knowledge and experiences you gain during your course are applied in a real-life setting, whilst also making invaluable connections that should help to bolster your employment prospects. Our students have been on field trips within the UK and all over the globe, with recent visits to Barcelona, Seville, Belgium and Amsterdam. Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme aims to develop industry leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and undertake behind-the-scenes industry visits around the world. You will also be able to take advantage of opportunities to meet global leaders, which have in the past included networking events with the likes of Google, Microsoft and Facebook. This programme is optional and involves an additional fee. For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready Go Abroad Scheme Our Go Abroad scheme offers Coventry University students multiple opportunities to gain international experience and acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to go on to become globally-agile citizens and globally-employable graduates. The scheme offers opportunities to ‘Go Study’, ‘Go Work’, or ‘Go Explore’ to gain experiences beyond those offered through your course or school. For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/go-abroad

Many of our school’s courses offer the opportunity to undertake an optional additional year gaining experience on a work placement, in the UK or abroad, or studying overseas.

Collaborative Online International Learning projects Collaborative Online International Learning is the term that we use at Coventry University to refer to ‘virtual mobility’ experiences. These are included within the curriculum and provide an opportunity to interact with international universities and industry professionals. You can use these experiences to develop your intercultural competences and digital skills, while working with others on subject-specific learning tasks or activities. Participating in such projects can be an important part of your university experience and a helpful step towards becoming a global graduate with excellent inter-cultural competence and digital fluency, both of which can provide you with the opportunity to improve your employability prospects. Recent projects have included Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science students collaborating with students from the University of Seville on subjects including DNA analysis. For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/coil Learn a language Coventry University’s innovative Linguae Mundi programme offers the opportunity to learn a new language. With more than 30 languages available through face-to-face classes by native speakers, and even more to choose from online, you could gain cultural knowledge and add a key global skill to your portfolio. A global city Coventry offers the opportunity to gain global skills and experiences too – it’s a multicultural city that welcomes students from more than 160 countries around the world. Internationally-flavoured events are run on campus throughout the year, such as Tai Chi classes by the Confucius Institute and gatherings by student societies. We’ve already helped thousands of students to gain a competitive edge in the employment market with the global skills and knowledge they gained with us.

1st for overseas student experiences 4 years running Based on student trips abroad from HESA 2014/15-2017/18 UK data

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

You will have the opportunity to go on a field trip each year. Our students have been on field trips within the UK and all over the globe, with recent visits to Barcelona, Seville, Belgium and Amsterdam. 9

Career prospects We want you to be able to thrive both now and in the future. To achieve this, the Talent Team, our employability and work placement support team, provides dedicated employability support services and opportunities to apply for placement experiences. We work closely with industry and professional bodies to ensure our courses provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded by employers. Employability and work placement support Our responsibility extends beyond the classroom and we have invested heavily in assisting our students to progress to successful careers in the psychological, social and behavioural science sectors. Our Talent Team is a dedicated resource for Coventry University students, and offers a range of services, including; One-to-one support Drop-in sessions for CV, application and personal statement checks Skills development workshops Mock interviews Assessment centre and psychometric testing training Employer and networking events In addition to the above, we offer support to guide you and help you in securing work placements or paid internship opportunities, and we also ensure that you have access to an Employment Personal Tutor, to give support in researching, and applying, for graduate jobs. By the time you’ve successfully completed your course, you should have had various opportunities to acquire the skills and qualities sought by employers. The team also puts on frequent employer events throughout the year to give you the chance to network with businesses and find out more about securing graduate roles and placements. Industry Links Our school benefits from excellent collaboration arrangements with an extensive range of organisations within the life sciences sector, at a local, national and international level. Organisations we work with include the NHS, professional sports teams and athletes across the West Midlands, Key Forensic Services Ltd, Nemaura Pharmaceuticals Ltd, West Midlands Police and the food industry.

Placements We know what a big difference work experience and placements can make to your career prospects. Our current students agree, with an increasing number opting to broaden their horizons through a year-long placement in their third year, or short placements throughout their course. These opportunities could help you to gain the valuable experience needed when entering the competitive employment market. Our industry links can allow us to provide you with the best possible placement and employment opportunities, while the ongoing support provided by our Talent Team ensures we are able to help you make your placement a success. Add+vantage modules The Talent Team work closely with our academics and seek to ensure that employability skills are embedded into our curriculum. Most of our courses include the university’s Add+vantage scheme which allows you to complete career-focused modules at each stage of the course, as part of our employability programme. Modules include a range of work experience and career development activities, covering topics ranging from foreign languages and entrepreneurship through to modules led by employers including Jaguar Land Rover and Severn Trent Water; all designed to help you gain relevant skills to take into your future career. For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/addvantage Student societies In the school, the student experience extends beyond our teaching, with numerous dedicated student societies you can join. These societies are led by our students, and can provide opportunities to network with professional bodies, listen to talks given by guest speakers, or attend social events organised by members of the society. Part-time work The university also boasts thefutureworks, which is our own commercial recruitment agency, aiming to offer students the chance to apply for flexible or temporary opportunities. One option is to become a student ambassador, working part-time at events such as Open Days, and giving you the chance to gain employability skills and build up the work experience on your CV. For more information on working while you study, including guidance for international students, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/working-while-you-study

97% employed or in further study DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

Please note any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

Our school benefits from excellent collaboration arrangements with an extensive range of organisations within life sciences, at a local, national and international level. 11

Teaching excellence We know the difference good teaching can make to your time at university. A great experience can make you happier, help you to learn more and contribute to giving you an edge when it comes to getting a job. Our focus is on learning that is led by experience, with the aim of giving you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the practical application of what you are taught.

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard.

We’re proud of our teaching achievements, which saw us awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017, the Government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities, and also saw us awarded maximum 5 stars for both our teaching and our facilities (QS Stars 2020).

Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation of any of our courses change, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Please check the relevant course website for upto-date information on the current status of course accreditations.

Learning through exploration

Learning support

We strive to take an innovative approach to teaching and learning. By experiencing and exploring simulated scenarios, you will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practical application of knowledge, as well as having an enjoyable and engaging learning experience.

The university’s Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is an innovative teaching and research centre that aims to help you to become a better academic writer. Through workshops and one-to-one sessions, you can access the advice and guidance you need on topics such as essay writing, reports, dissertations and theses. This service is free to all students.

This approach is not just limited to our teaching – it covers our assessment strategies as well, which are focused on providing you with the opportunity to undertake assessments that are designed to match the skills you may use in your future career. For example, students studying our Sport and Exercise Science course are not only assessed via coursework, tests and essays but also through formal examinations, group work, presentations/posters and practical or project work. Facilities Our award-winning multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building complements our existing health and life sciences facilities with a range of specialist and practical areas, social spaces, meeting and general teaching rooms. Set across five floors, the building features specialist laboratories for sport science, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, a running track for gait analysis and a sports therapy clinic. There are also dedicated research areas for physiology and sport science and an environmental chamber. The third-floor hosts an analytical laboratory for forensic science, environment and geographical science while, on the fourth-floor, our Lab+ is one of the largest Class II containment teaching laboratories in Europe, able to accommodate up to 250 students at once.

2nd for Teaching Excellence Times Higher Education UK metrics ranking 2017

Professional accreditations

Sigma, the university’s Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre, is available to all students, and aims to provide you with free support to improve your maths and statistics skills. The centre runs a drop-in service, as well as hosting online resources, workshops and one-to-one sessions. Expert staff Staff within the school are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, and are internationally diverse. You could be taught by staff with professional experience as accredited biomedical scientists, chartered chemists or biologists, sports therapists and nutritionists and professional members of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), as well as staff who are research active. This diversity can give you the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on the topics you study, and can also help you to understand how skills and knowledge can be applied to real-world situations.

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Sport and Exercise Science

Course information Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: C600 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/C600 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview This course gives you the opportunity to learn how the healthy human body works during exercise, how to prevent or rehabilitate following injury, as well as how sport and physical activity promote health. Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), it aims to prepare you for a variety of graduate-level careers in industry, professional sport, health and education, and with a strong scientific understanding of human physiology, psychology, anatomy, biomechanics and biochemistry. The course has been mapped against the BASES accreditation framework, which covers practical ability in laboratory techniques, reflective practice, theoretical basis of the physiology and psychology of sports and exercise. Based in the Alison Gingell Building, you’ll have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge facilities including an indoor running track, environmental chamber and extensive exercise science laboratories.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Motor Learning and Control Exercise Physiology Exploring Sport and Exercise Science Research Skills in Sport and Exercise Science Professional Skills in Sport and Exercise Science Functional Anatomy and Movement Add+vantage Module Year 2: Measurement and Evaluation Physiology of Training Principles in Sport and Exercise Psychology Applied Biomechanics The Applied Sport and Exercise Scientist Project Proposal Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Project and Performance Review Independent Sport and Exercise Sciences Project Add+vantage Module Optional Modules - Sports Nutrition - Exercise and Health - Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics - Strength and Conditioning - Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology - Applied Exercise Physiology Accreditation Our Sport and Exercise Science degree is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) for the 2021 intake. Successful completion of the course enables you to apply for accreditation following a period of supervised experience as a sport and exercise scientist. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Sports and Exercise Therapy

Course information Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons) UCAS code: BC96 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/BC96 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Sports therapists use sport and exercise principles to optimise sport preparation and injury risk management within recreational, training and competitive environments. Able to assess trauma, they often give first aid, attend to injuries and provide sports massage pre- and post-activity, implementing appropriate rehabilitation programmes and referring patients for specialist advice and intervention when appropriate. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), this degree aims to provide the essential foundations of knowledge and to develop your clinical practice skills, which should put you in an excellent position for future careers within the therapy profession. Containing a mix of practice and theory, you will have the opportunity to learn to critically analyse scientific information and evidence, gaining a sound understanding of the techniques and methods required by sports therapy practitioners. From the second year onwards, you will engage with ‘live’ clients in our onsite sports therapy clinic and as immediate responders offering pitch-side support to our student teams and organisations. You will study in the Alison Gingell Building with fully-equipped sports therapy suites, physiology and biomechanics labs featuring gold-standard equipment, such as Alter G treadmill, Isokinetic Dynamometry, bod-pod and Vicon 3D motion analysis.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Core Anatomy Peripheral Anatomy Soft Tissue Therapy Exercise Therapy Preparation for Practice Science of Therapeutic Exercise Add+vantage Module Year 2: Data Collection and Analysis in Sport and Exercise Project Proposal Trauma Management Rehabilitation Science of Performance Applied Peripheral Manual Therapy Applied Vertebral Manual Therapy Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Clinical Experience Clinical Practice Performance Management Project Proposal and Performance Review Research Project Injury Recovery Add+vantage Module Accreditation This course is accredited and recognised by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST) for the 2021/22 intake, meaning that on successful completion of this course you will be qualified to work as a sports therapist with professional teams, clubs or private clinics. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Sports Coaching

Course information Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) UCAS code: C610 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/C610 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Sports coaching plays an important role in encouraging/inspiring people who range in abilities, backgrounds and ages to engage in sports and physical activity. The course will explore and apply various pedagogical approaches, applied sport science and sport development topics designed to allow you to develop a holistic approach to coaching across a range of sports and exercise settings, for individuals and teams, at varying ages and ability levels. You will develop communication skills, leadership skills and adaptability, be able to recognise talent and to help participants to achieve their potential. Exciting aspects of the course are the inclusion of both a national governing body coaching qualification you are able to gain within the course (included in your course fees) and the wide range of practical experience that is also offered both within teaching sessions and on work experience. The course will suit students wishing to pursue careers in sports coaching, sports development, leisure management, teaching, and community programmes. We also have appropriate MSc courses that graduates would be well prepared to progress on to, enabling them to gain specialist skills relating to development of sporting potential or lifelong physical activity in children and adolescents.

Food Science

Indicative course structure Year 1: Introduction to Study Skills and Research in Sports Coaching Introduction to Sports Coaching Pedagogical Approaches to Coaching Introduction to Motor Learning and Control Physiological Principles of Participant Development Add+vantage Module Year 2: Research Skills in Sports Coaching Creative and Innovative Approaches in Sports Coaching Sports Coaching Sports Coaching Experience Psychosocial Principles Applied to Participant Development Application of Physiological Principles to Sports Coaching Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Project Development Advanced Sports Coaching Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching Independent Research Project Managing and Promoting Sports Participation Managing Athlete Careers and Performances Add+vantage Module

Course information Food Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: DB64 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/DB64 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview With a greater awareness of food and nutrition alongside questions of food quality and safety, these areas have become key issues impacting upon society. Our course is designed to prepare the next generation of food professionals and scientists to sustainably promote and protect consumer health. Focused on food production, new product design, food science, and food safety, our course provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex commercial nature of the food industry, as well as the interactions between food composition, metabolism, diet, health, and consumer science. You’ll be taught by experts in food, biological sciences, nutrition, and public health.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Skills for Food and Nutrition Sciences 1 Introduction to Food Law and Policy Chemistry of Foods Skills for Food and Nutrition Sciences 2 Physiology and Biochemistry for Nutrition Introduction to Public Health Add+vantage Module Year 2: Contemporary Skills for Food, Nutrition and Health Principles of Food Preparation Nutrition Through the Lifespan Food Properties and Material Sciences Food Miocrobiology Food Processing and Technology Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Research Design for Food and Nutrition Sciences Integrated Topics in Nutrition, Food and Public Health Independent Project in Food and Nutrition Sciences Food Quality, Safety and Assurance Food Biotechnology Product Design Add+vantage Module

The course seeks to provide you with a sound scientific and technical knowledge of food and nutritional sciences. We aim to help you to develop your understanding of the practical side of applied food science and nutrition, examining the nature of raw food materials across the food chain, their transformation into products and the effects of these processed products on our health and wellbeing. Coventry University is ranked 7th overall and 2nd for Graduate Prospects for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2020).

Nutrition and Health

Course information Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B400 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/B400 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview As the number of people with diseases and disorders associated with physical inactivity and poor nutrition rises, the quality and safety of food, and the nutritional impact (on human health and development) of what we eat has never been higher in the public awareness. This degree aims to enhance your understanding of the scientific basis of nutrition with an emphasis on human health and disease. A multidisciplinary course, it draws on the expertise of academics from biological and analytical sciences, public health and dietetics to provide an integrated course, centred on human nutrition and healthy eating, food safety and regulatory processes, food analysis and public health. You will have the opportunity to learn about the dietary requirements of individuals from pre-pregnancy to old age, the psychosocial factors affecting food choice in modern society and the science of behaviour change, as well as how good nutrition enhances wellbeing and can help manage or prevent disease. Taught in a variety of settings, including laboratories and a purpose-built kitchen for nutritional testing sessions, you will have the chance to develop the analytical and practical skills required by employers – working with accuracy and precision to obtain data and results. Coventry University is ranked 7th overall and 2nd for Graduate Prospects for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2020).

Food Safety, Inspection and Control

Indicative course structure Year 1: Introduction to Food Law and Policy Skills for Food and Nutrition Sciences 1 Skills for Food and Nutrition Sciences 2 Physiology and Biochemistry for Nutrition Chemistry of Food Introduction to Public Health Add+vantage Module Year 2: Nutrition Across the Lifespan Food Microbiology Nutrition and Health Public Health Protection and Policy Psychology of Food and Behaviour Change Contemporary Skills for Food, Nutrition and Health Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Public Health Nutrition Research Design for Food and Nutrition Sciences Independent Project in Food and Nutrition Sciences Integrated Topics in Nutrition, Food and Public Health Public Health Promotion Product Design Add+vantage Module

Course information Food Safety, Inspection and Control BSc (Hons) UCAS code: D600 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/D600 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview The safety and authenticity of the food we eat and the hygiene of food premises that prepare and serve food is of paramount importance. This is reflected in the work of government agencies, regulatory bodies and local councils who have responsibility for food safety. Individual food producers, suppliers and catering outlets also require knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities and legal requirements. We believe that this degree is a versatile and exciting course which encompasses a variety of food issues with both a UK and international food focus. The areas which we cover include food regulation and law, food microbiology, food inspection, hygiene management, food fraud and global food sustainability. This course is designed to meet the needs of the food industry and regulatory agencies by covering skills including how to assess food safety risks, advise on food hygiene and safety, inspect food and food premises, and understand and apply legislation relating to food. The second year of this degree covers the academic content of the Higher Certificate in Food Control, which should be completed by anyone who wishes to develop their career in food inspection, recognised by local government and the Food Standards Agency.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Skills for Food and Nutrition Sciences 1 Skills for Food and Nutrition Sciences 2 Physiology and Biochemistry for Nutrition Introduction to Public Health Chemistry of Foods Introduction to Food Law and Policy Add+vantage Module Year 2: Contemporary Skills for Food and Nutrition Sciences Food Microbiology Methods in Food Production Food Inspection and Food Standards Food Law Hygiene Management Systems Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Research Design for Food and Nutrition Sciences Epidemiology and Food Borne Diseases Law Enforcement Case Studies Food Chain Security and Sustainability Independent Project in Food and Nutrition Sciences Food Control and Food Fraud Add+vantage Module Accreditation This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) for the 2021/22 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12. Eligibility for membership of the CIEH is dependent upon successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Food Control academic content, professional log book and professional interview. Additional costs may apply.

Coventry University is ranked 7th overall and 2nd for Graduate Prospects for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2020).

Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science Course information Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: FF14 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/FF14 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Responding to the growing demand for analytical scientists both nationally and internationally, this course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of modern analytical chemistry and aims to prepare you for a career in contemporary science. This degree gives you opportunities to practice techniques to build forensic evidence records and oversee investigations from ‘crime scene to court’. The applied nature of this course not only seeks to provide a stimulating academic experience, but also means that you should have extensive opportunities to graduate as an all-round analytical chemist with a thorough training in the applications of forensic science. Analytical chemistry techniques are used in a diverse range of industries – from medical, pharmaceutical and environmental analysis to cosmetics and food manufacture. Alongside molecular sciences, they are also used extensively during the investigation of criminal offences, in areas such as toxicology, fibre analysis, fingerprints, questioned documents, the analysis of blood, DNA and fire/explosives residue.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Biology for Chemists Introduction to Molecular Sciences Introduction to Analysis Essential Forensic Science Skills for Forensic Sciences 1 Skills for Forensic Sciences 2 Add+vantage Module Year 2: Biomolecular Analysis Analytical Science in Industry Principles of Analytical Techniques Principles of Forensic Science Contemporary Skills for Forensic Sciences Research Skills for Forensic Sciences Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Independent Project in Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science Research Design for Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science Forensic Identification Instrumentation and Advanced Techniques in Analysis Case Studies in Analysis Advanced Forensic Science Add+vantage Module

Biological and Forensic Sciences

Course information Biological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons) UCAS code: CF94 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/CF94 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview This exciting course blends the study of human biology with the rigorous scientific techniques used in forensic laboratories, including analysis of blood, fibres, fingerprints, drugs, documents, DNA and fire/explosives residue to solve crime. If you are interested in working in the fields of human bioscience or in its application to forensic science, this course can help to prepare you to design, implement and evaluate appropriate investigative techniques. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of a wide range of laboratory techniques such as gene amplification using PCR, gene sequencing, cell culture, flow cytometry, tissue staining, protein detection and bacterial growth. Our experienced staff adopt a ‘crime scene to court’ approach to their teaching, which can help you to understand forensics, in particular the need to methodically collect samples, analyse them and present the results to the standard required by the courts. You will study in the Alison Gingell Building which features a video-linked ‘crime scene’ house, outstanding analytical laboratory facilities and one of the largest Class II containment teaching laboratories in Europe.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Human Physiology in Health and Disease Biochemistry and Microbiology Cell and Molecular Biology Essential Forensic Science Skills for Forensic Sciences 1 Skills for Forensic Sciences 2 Add+vantage Module Year 2: Molecular Genetics Cell Biology Principles of Forensic Science Contemporary Skills for Forensic Sciences 1 Contemporary Skills for Forensic Sciences 2 Research Skills for Forensic Sciences Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Research Design for Biological and Forensic Sciences Independent Project in Biological and Forensic Sciences Advanced Forensic Science Forensic Identification Optional Modules - one from the following: - Clinical Physiology - Medical Microbiology Optional Modules - one from the following: - Cancer Biology - Applied Human Genetics Add+vantage Module Accreditation This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) for the 2021 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

You will study in the multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building which features a suite of analytical and biological laboratories, a video-linked ‘crime scene’ house and one of the largest Class II containment teaching labs in Europe.

Biomedical Science/ Applied Biomedical Science Course information Biomedical Science/ Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B940 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/B940 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview As key contributors to modern healthcare, biomedical scientists play a vital role in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, monitoring and inventing new treatments and cures by developing advanced diagnostic tools or novel therapeutic strategies. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which is required for practice within the NHS, this broad-based science degree integrates a wide range of subjects to promote the understanding of how the human body works and the biology of disease. Our current extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories enable us to ensure course content is relevant to contemporary industry practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the specialist areas of biomedical science: clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, cellular pathology, haematology, immunology and genetics. You will study in the Alison Gingell Building, which features a suite of analytical and biological laboratories – including one of the largest Class II containment teaching laboratories in Europe – where you can gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge industry techniques.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Human Physiology in Health and Disease Biochemistry and Microbiology Cell and Molecular Biology Skills for Biomedical Science 1 Skills for Biomedical Science 2 Introduction to Biomedical Analysis Add+vantage Module Year 2: Biomedical Biochemistry Cell Biology and Haematology Infection and Immunity Contemporary Skills for Biomedical Science 1 Contemporary Skills for Biomolecular Sciences 2 Molecular Genetics Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (compulsory for Applied Biomedical Science): Professional Experience Professional Training Final year: Clinical Biochemistry Medical Microbiology Haematology and Immunology Independent Project in Biomolecular Science Research Design for the Biomolecular Sciences Optional Modules – one from the following: - Cancer Biology - Applied Human Genetics Add+vantage Module Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for the 2021/22 intake. Applied Biomedical Science is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Human Biosciences

Course information Human Biosciences BSc (Hons) UCAS code: C110 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/C110 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Human biosciences embraces some of the most rapidly changing and dynamic areas of modern science and, in recent years, has been responsible for an array of ground-breaking scientific discoveries in human health and disease. This exciting degree can potentially lead to a range of research and health-related careers in biomedicine and health. The broad range of subjects covered (such as microbiology, molecular biology and medical genetics, together with immunology, physiology and cell biology) are of increasing importance in medical research and underpin the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), enabling you to join as an associate member (AMRSB) during your studies, our degree aims to enhance your understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease at the tissue, cell and molecular level, throughout the lifespan. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of a wide range of laboratory techniques such as gene amplification using PCR, gene sequencing, cell culture, flow cytometry, tissue staining, protein detection and bacterial growth. You will study in the Alison Gingell Building, featuring one of the largest Class II containment teaching laboratories in Europe.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Human Physiology from Cells to Systems Genotype to Phenotype Structure, Function and Analysis of Biomolecules Academic and Professional Development for Life Sciences Enzymes and Metabolism The Microbial World Drugs, Receptors and Responses Professional Practice for Life Scientists Add+vantage Module Year 2: Human Physiology: Health and Homeostasis Microorganisms in Human Health and Disease Human Genetic Diversity Gut Microbiota in Human Health and Disease Neurophysiology Modern Lifestyles, Health and Disease Group Research Project Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Enhancement Year Final year: Metabolic Non-Communicable Diseases Infectious Disease: Present and Future Challenges Multimorbidity: an Emerging Health Challenge Research Design for Human Biosciences Biology of Human Ageing Genomics, Disease and Personalised Therapy Independent Project in Human Biosciences Add+vantage Module Accreditation This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) for the 2021/22 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12. Students are eligible to become associate members of the Royal Society of Biology*.

*Additional membership costs may apply

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Pharmacology

Course information Pharmacology BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B210 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/BB92 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview This broad-based science degree will suit students who wish to pursue careers in integrative medical and pharmacological science or are interested in focusing on drug development. It was designed in response to the growing demand for a new breed of scientist who can apply scientific knowledge and skills to speed up the critical task of translating laboratory medical research into commercially-ready medical technology and drugs that can be used to diagnose and treat patients. This emerging area of science is known as ‘translational medicine’. Following British Pharmacological Society (BPS) guidelines, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in areas of biology that support an understanding of pharmacology. We apply pharmacology and physiology to topics including diagnosis, understanding and treatment of disease, classical clinical trial design and health outcomes, supported by our excellent laboratory facilities. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge industry techniques and will study in the multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building, which features a suite of analytical and biological laboratories – including one of the largest Class II containment teaching laboratories in Europe.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Human Physiology from Cells to Systems Genotype to Phenotype Structure, Function and Analysis of Biomolecules Academic and Professional Development for Life Sciences The Microbial World Enzymes and Metabolism Drugs, Receptors and Responses Professional Practice for Life Scientists Add+vantage Module Year 2: Pharmacology and Pathophysiology 1 Cells and Molecular Biology for Pharmacologists Essential Techniques for Pharmacologists Pharmacology and Pathophysiology 2 Immunology and Inflammation Research and Professional Skills Development Add+vantage Module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Enhancement Year Final year: Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular and Neuropharmacology Synoptic Assessment in Pharmacology Research Design for Pharmacology Drug Development: Past, Present and Future Toxicology, Addiction and Abuse Independent Research Project for Pharmacology Add+vantage Module Accreditation This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) for the 2021/22 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Virtual Open Days

Virtual Experience

As our campuses are currently closed, we are holding a number of Virtual Open Days. In addition, you can also chat directly with one of our advisers, or ask questions to members of staff and current students on our forum in The Student Room.

If you can’t make it to one of our Virtual Open Days, our Virtual Experience lets you discover the highlights of studying with us. Take a virtual look around some of our facilities, accommodation and the city of Coventry itself. www.coventry.ac.uk/virtualtour

www.coventry.ac.uk/opendays

Flying Start

How to apply

Our Flying Start scheme offers some great resources and experiences to meet the needs of your specific course, at no extra cost.

Please check the individual course web pages listed in this brochure for detailed information about course entry requirements.

www.coventry.ac.uk/flying-start

www.coventry.ac.uk/ugapplynow

Scholarships and bursaries If you are a truly outstanding candidate, we may be able to offer you a Coventry University Scholarship. The faculty may also have scholarships and bursaries available for students. www.coventry.ac.uk/scholarships

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