Program Overview

Biological Sciences BSc Honours

Course Overview

Our Biological Sciences BSc will give you a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and the key skills to prepare you for careers ranging from research, medicine, science and education, to law and management.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: C900
• Institution Code: W50
• Attendance: Full-time - September 2025
• UK Fees: £9,535 *
• International Fees: £17,000 *
• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Campus: Cavendish, Central London

Course Summary

Our flexible course enables you to focus on molecular science, human biology or applied biosciences, or take a route designed specifically toward your own interests.

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

Course Structure

Our course is designed so that you can follow one of three routes: molecular science, environmental and microbiology or human biology. However, the flexibility of the program enables you to construct your own thread through the broad range of module choices.

Study Subjects

• Year 1:
  • Applications of Biological Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Fundamentals of Pharmacology
  • Human Physiology
  • Professional Development in Science (PRoDS)
  • Science: History, Philosophy and Practice
• Year 2:
  • 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
• Year 3:
  • 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

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.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). RSB accreditation recognises degree programmes that fully prepare bioscience graduates to address the needs of employers and is an indication that the programme delivers up-to-date knowledge in the right learning, support and teaching environments.

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
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the IB 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

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Scheduled hours: 28% (Year 1), 25% (Year 2), 33% (Year 3)
• Independent study: 72% (Year 1), 75% (Year 2), 67% (Year 3)
• Assessment types: Written exams, Practical, Coursework

Supporting You

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Cavendish Campus: Our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring, located in central London.