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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation is a undergraduate Biology course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Biology · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Flexible pathways covering molecular sciences, human biology and applied biosciences - Gain practical laboratory and data-analysis skills valued by employers across the life sciences sector - Tackle real-world challenges in sustainability, health and biotechnology by applying biological knowledge - Optional work placement or international study can be recognised in your degree title - Royal Society of Biology (RSB) accreditation, confirming the course meets industry-relevant standards Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 4 or 5 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Our course is diverse and flexible, giving you the freedom to select modules and target your education towards your chosen career pathway. 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. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Applications of Biological Sciences (Year 1, Core)
• Biochemistry (Year 1, Core)
• Cell Biology (Year 1, Core)
• Human Physiology (Year 1, Core)
• Professional Development in Science (PRoDS) (Year 1, Core)
• Biological Chemistry (Year 1, Option)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (Year 1, Option)
• Science: History, Philosophy and Practice (Year 1, Option)
• Contemporary Global Challenges in Biology (Year 2, Core)
• Metabolic Biochemistry (Year 2, Core)
• Molecular Biology and Genetics (Year 2, Core)
• Research Methods (Year 2, Core)
• Bioinformatics (Year 2, Option)
• Exploring the Microbial World (Year 2, Option)
• Human Parasitology (Year 2, Option)
• Medical Physiology (Year 2, Option)
• Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics (Year 2, Option)
• Neuroscience (Year 2, Option)
• Applied Biotechnology (Year 3, Core)
• Designing a Sustainable World (Year 3, Core)
• Final Year Project in Life Sciences (Year 3, Core)
• Applied Medical Science (Year 3, Option)
• Cancer Biology (Year 3, Option)
• Gene Editing and Genomics (Year 3, Option)
• Global Ethics (Year 3, Option)
• Life: Origins and Evolution (Year 3, Option)
• Medical Microbiology in the Genomics Era (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Forensics
• Graduate management programmes
• Healthcare management
• Medicine and biomedical research
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Teaching