BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Biological Sciences BSc gives a broad foundation in biological knowledge with routes in molecular science, environmental and microbiology, or human biology. Students can also build their own pathway through the optional modules, and may undertake a lab-based final-year project.

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

What you will study

Core modules build biological foundations, with optional modules in molecular biology and genetics, microbiology, the urban environment, global challenges, pharmacology and biological applications. Teaching combines lectures, seminars, field trips, practicals and laboratory classes.

Career pathways

Graduates go into careers in research, medicine, science and education, as well as law and management, and the course develops transferable skills for science and non-science careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), to include two science subjects: one from Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and one from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Geography and Economics. T levels: 96 UCAS Tariff points in Science. International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM in Applied Science. BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science. Access: 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course in Science. Combinations of the listed qualifications are accepted. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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