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Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences

Finding out more about our food and the human body

Explore Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences at Coventry University

From pharmacology to food and dietetics, the science of everyday life affects each and every one of us. In order to live a healthy life, we need dieticians and pharmacists at the forefront of research, ensuring we’re able to live our best lives. While forensic scientists can help uncover and document the facts that help to solve crime.

All our Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences courses provide practical hands-on experiences, providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel upon graduation.

Learn using world class facilities in our well-equipped Super Lab. Most of the equipment you can use is also used in laboratories around the world, ensuring you’ll use apparatus used in a wide range of careers you may want to enter after graduation.

Reasons to choose Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences at Coventry University

  • No. 1 for Learning Opportunities in Biosciences, across England HEIs icon

    No. 1 for Learning Opportunities in Biosciences, across England HEIs

    National Student Survey (NSS) 2023

  • Rated Gold for Student Experience icon

    Rated Gold for Student Experience

    Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

  • Top 3 Student City in England (Coventry)

    Top 3 Student City in England (Coventry)

    QS Best Student Cities Index 2023

  • 1st for Graduate Prospects (on track) in Forensic Science icon

    1st for Graduate Prospects (on track) in Forensic Science

    The Complete University Guide 2023

No. 1 for Learning Opportunities in Biosciences, across England HEIs icon

No. 1 for Learning Opportunities in Biosciences, across England HEIs

National Student Survey (NSS) 2023

Rated Gold for Student Experience icon

Rated Gold for Student Experience

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

Top 3 Student City in England (Coventry) icon

Top 3 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2023

1st for Graduate Prospects (on track) in Forensic Science icon

1st for Graduate Prospects (on track) in Forensic Science

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

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What can you do with a Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences degree?

 All of our courses aim to provide you with practical, hands-on skills you can use in your chosen career path. Upon graduating, you should have a variety of transferable skills you can use to apply for a range of jobs. These could include:

Biological, Biomedical and Forensic Sciences

  1. Forensic Investigator/forensic scientist
  2. Pharmacist
  3. Researcher/research assistant
  4. DNA analyst

Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

  1. Dietitian
  2. Public health officer
  3. Food safety officer
  4. Nutrition scientist
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