Human Biosciences embraces some of the most rapidly changing and dynamic areas of modern science, in recent years responsible for an array of ground-breaking scientific discoveries in human health and disease.

This program is available as a 3-year full-time and 4-year sandwich option.

This Human Biosciences (Hons) at Coventry University 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 psychology, cell biology and neuroscience, are of increasing importance in medical research and underpin the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Career prospects

Over 1.2 million people work in primary science-based roles in the UK, with the boundaries between biosciences, chemical sciences, and physical sciences becoming increasingly blurred.

There is a growing demand for highly skilled staff with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, right across the industry, in the health service, government establishments, research, and educational institutions. Our degree is designed to help you develop a wide range of skills that will be attractive to many different types of employers.