Biomedical Science courses

About Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science Bsc (hons) in Coventry University

Key contributors to modern healthcare, biomedical scientists play a vital role in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, monitoring treatments and developing advanced diagnostic tools or novel therapeutic strategies.

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which is required for practice within the National Health Service (NHS), this broad-based Biomedical Science degree integrates a wide range of subjects to promote the understanding of how the human body works and the biology of disease. You will also have the opportunity to develop essential skills and knowledge in laboratory management.

The academic content of both the Biomedical Science and Applied Biomedical Science BSc degrees is the same. All students are initially enrolled onto the IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree. However if you complete a one year placement* in an approved laboratory between years 2 and 3 you will transfer to Applied Biomedical Science. On the Applied Biomedical Science degree you will have the opportunity to complete all the necessary requirements for registration during your course and will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration as soon as you graduate and hence will be eligible to immediately apply for Biomedical Science posts.

Our state-of-the-art Alison Gingell Building features a suite of analytical and biological laboratories where you can gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge industry techniques.

*Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the requirements in this regard, please contact the International Office for further details if you are an EU or International student.

Entry criteria

You can book to take a Coventry University English Language test if you:

• Hold a conditional offer for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus, or Coventry University College from the International Office;
• Hold a valid IELTS certificate with a minimum component of 5.0 for entry onto an undergraduate course, or a minimum component of 5.5 overall for entry onto a postgraduate course. An IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date;
• Have NOT recently taken the Coventry University English Language test;
• Have NOT recently undertaken a pre-sessional English course at Coventry University.

About the test

Similar to IELTS, the test assesses all 4 components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It will take up to 4 hours to complete:

• Listening (20 mins) - you will be given three recordings to listen to. You must then answer questions related to these recordings.
• Reading  (60 mins) - you will be given three pieces of text to read. You must then answer questions relating to each text.
• Writing (60 mins) - you will be given two essay titles for which you will need to write an essay on the subject area.
• Speaking (10 mins) - you will have a short interview with the examiner where you will be asked questions on a variety of subjects.

Each test is timed and conducted in exam conditions.

Documents required

You will need to bring the following documents to the test:

• Proof of your identity (passport or national identity card) at registration. You must bring the same identity document on the test day as the one recorded on your Online booking Form. If you do not do this you will not be allowed to take the test and you will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

• A photocopy of your ID (passport or national identity card)

• Your original, valid IELTS certificate

• A copy of your IELTS certificate

• Your conditional offer letter from Coventry University

Results

You will be contacted with the results of your test within 2 weeks. We will tell you if you have met the entry criteria or not. We will not provide a breakdown of your results. Results are not transferable to any other Institution; they are only valid for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus and Coventry University College.

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