BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of West London

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course is designed to enhance your knowledge of biological and medical sciences to enable understanding and to analyse the basis of human disease. It will involve the study and knowledge of the human body to conduct medical research on a variety of common health conditions. There are various areas to specialise in, for example, genetics, microbiology, and immunology.

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

What you will study

The first year of the course provides you with a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of biomedical science, in biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. You will learn practical laboratory skills while gaining an overall picture of the human organism and its essential functions. These include: the structural features of all cells that make up the living system the genetics and molecular biology underpinning human biology and health. 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; Fundamentals of Pharmacology; Clinical Biochemistry; Haematology and Transfusion Science.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course, you will be equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in healthcare, from roles within the NHS and medical research laboratories to teaching in academia. Additionally, you may decide to pursue a medicine or dentistry degree. Job roles include: working in the NHS; medical research laboratories; teaching in academia; pharmaceutical research; biomedical product marketing.

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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: 06H160, H160.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 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

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

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