BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at University of West London

Programme overview

This degree provides excellent teaching in the key areas of biological sciences, including plant and animal biology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, key aspects of human biology, ecology and conservation. You will learn how to design experiments to study the natural world, including fieldwork to answer questions about the environment and animal behaviour, and how to analyse and understand data, preparing you for a career where your skills can be applied.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years full-time with placement | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; placement year option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our biological sciences BSc will teach you the fundamentals of biology and provide you with plenty of opportunities to practice. presenting the outcomes of research at an end-of-year student conference an individual research project in the final year of the course. If you choose to specialise in one of our four pathways, your specialisation will be noted on your BSc (Honours) certificate. 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; Bioinformatics and Systems Biology; Research, Development and Leadership; Genetics and Evolution; Plants and Fungi.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences degree, you will be equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in biology-related professions and research in the public and private sectors, including teaching and research in academia. You may also choose to further your studies with our MSc and PhD courses . Job roles include: ecologist for an ecological consultancy; clinical or laboratory geneticist; clinical study manager; genetic counsellor; computational genomics and data scientist; biotechnologist; research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry.

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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. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. 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: 06C000, C000, C900.

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; 6 years part-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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