BSc (Hons) Bio-Sciences at University of West London

Programme overview

Biological sciences are the study of life and our wide-ranging BSc (Hons) Bio-Sciences degree will provide you with a comprehensive scientific foundation. Covering subject areas including molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, developmental biology, biochemistry, genetics, and more, you will develop the skills and knowledge to open up a multitude of potential career paths.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A degree in Bio-Sciences covers varied disciplines, allowing you to tailor your degree to match your interests and strengths and start out on a rewarding career. In your first year, you will study a general curriculum that will provide a broad scientific foundation in biomedical science. This covers topics such as essential skills for bioscientists, fundamentals of chemistry, genetics and disease, and the fundamentals of biochemistry and molecular biology. Modules include: Cell and Microbiology; Essential Skills for Bioscientists; Fundamentals of Chemistry; Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Genetics and Disease; Human Anatomy and Physiology; Research, Development and Leadership; Proteins and Enzymes; Bioinformatics and Systems Biology; Fundamentals of Pharmacology.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Bio-Sciences degree, you will be equipped to pursue a wide range of careers, from healthcare and medical research to science writing and academia. You may also choose to further your studies with our MSc and PhD courses . Job roles include: healthcare; medical research; forensic science; science writing; academia; dentistry; data analysis; informatics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; International Baccalaureate; T Levels. Your Level 3 qualifications must include one science subject. You also need GCSE English, Maths, and two sciences or double science (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalent. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: C991, C993.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Full-time with placement (4 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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