About the Courses
Top reasons to study with us
Choose your own path – Our course is diverse and flexible, giving you the freedom to select modules and target your education towards your chosen career pathway
Gain lab experience – You can gain experience in the latest methods and developments in medical and scientific research by choosing to undertake a lab-based final-year project
Award-winning biosciences graduates – The success of our biosciences students has been recognised by a wide range of external awards, including the Biochemical Society Prize and the Royal Society of Biology's Top Student Award
Top reasons to study with us
Choose your own path – Our course is diverse and flexible, giving you the freedom to select modules and target your education towards your chosen career pathway
Gain lab experience – You can gain experience in the latest methods and developments in medical and scientific research by choosing to undertake a lab-based final-year project
Award-winning biosciences graduates – The success of our biosciences students has been recognised by a wide range of external awards, including the Biochemical Society Prize and the Royal Society of Biology's Top Student Award
Modules
Subjects of study include:
Biology
Bioscience in Action
Chemistry
Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
Introduction to Academic Practice
Introduction to Physiology
Study subjects include:
Applications of Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Chemistry
Cell Biology
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Human Physiology
Professional Development in Science (PRoDS)
Science: History, Philosophy and Practice
Study subjects include:
Bioinformatics
Contemporary Challenges in Biology
Exploring the Microbial World
Human Parasitology
Medical Physiology
Metabolic Biochemistry
Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Neuroscience
Research Methods
Professional experience or study abroad year
Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Biological Sciences with Professional Experience.
Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Biological Sciences with International Experience.
Study subjects include:
Applied Biotechnology
Applied Medical Science
Cancer Biology
Designing a Sustainable World
Gene Editing and Genomics
Global Ethics
Life: Origins and Evolution
Medical Microbiology in the Genomics Era
Final Year Project in Life Sciences