📖Introduction

The University of West London is a dynamic and innovative institution located in London, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on industry engagement and practical learning, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computing, engineering, arts, and healthcare. The university prides itself on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields, combining academic rigor with real-world experience. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, the University of West London is committed to shaping the future success of its students.

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📚About the Program

This course provides excellent teaching in all of key areas of biological sciences including biostatistics, programming in R and data modelling, helping you learn how to design biological research, analyse and model data, and present your results, preparing you for a career where your skills can be applied. You will do a year-long project as part of a team in the second year, and another year-long project individually, in your third and final year, as well as present your research at the course research conference. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Compulsory modules
Molecules and Cells
Fundamentals of Evolution
Medical Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Whole Organism Biology
Principles of Biological Research
Doing Biological Research
Computational Statistics for Biologists
Introduction to Systems Biology
Developmental Biology (Developmental Biology pathway)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Developmental Biology pathway)
Principles of Biological Chemistry (Developmental Biology pathway / Genomics and Computational Biology pathway)
Genome Biology (Genomics and Computational Biology pathway)
Cytogenetics and Genomics (Genomics and Computational Biology Pathway)
Environmental Biology (Ecology and Conservation pathway)
Environmental Impact Assessment (Ecology and Conservation pathway)
Wildlife Conservation (Ecology and Conservation pathway)
Behavioural Ecology (Animal Behaviour and AI pathway)
Animal Behaviour and Cognition (Animal Behaviour and AI pathway)
Sociobiology (Animal Behaviour and AI Pathway)
Final Year Research Project

Optional modules
Modelling for Biologists (all pathways)
Current Perspectives in Bioscience (all pathways)
Applied Machine Learning for Biology (all pathways)
Nanobiology, Genomics and Bioinformatics (Developmental Biology Pathway / Genomics and Computational Biology Pathway)
Applied Molecular Medicine (Developmental Biology Pathway/ Genomics and Computational Biology Pathway)
Advanced Developmental Biology (Developmental Biology Pathway)
Clinical Immunology and Haematology (Developmental Biology Pathway)
Ecological Consultancy (Ecology and Conservation Pathway)
Environmental Management (Ecology and Conservation Pathway)
Ecotoxicology (Ecology and Conservation Pathway)
Measuring Biodiversity (Ecology and Conservation Pathway)
Introduction to Robotics (Animal Behaviour and AI Pathway)
Evolving Brains and Behaviour (Animal Behaviour and AI Pathway)

Course detail & modules
Our Biological Sciences degree course will teach you the fundamentals of biology and provide you with plenty of opportunities to practice.

Your practice-based learning will include:

performing lab and field techniques and procedures
writing academic and industry-relevant reports
undertaking research based on your ideas as part of a team
presenting the outcomes of research at an end-of-year student conference
writing up research papers and proposals
an individual research project in the final year of the course.

If you so choose to specialise in one of our four pathways, your specialisation will be noted on your BSc (Honours) certificate.

Throughout your studies, you will be prepared to succeed in your chosen professional field, whether that is as an ecologist, a clinical scientist, a researcher, or a data analyst.

The course will also prepare you to pursue further studies towards a masters or a PhD.

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🏫About University of West London

The University of West London is a renowned institution of higher education situated in London, United Kingdom. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties, including the Claude Littner Business School, the London School of Film, Media, and Design, the College of Nursing, Midwifery, and Healthcare, and the School of Computing and Engineering. With a student-centered approach, the University of West London strives to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. It maintains close ties with industry partners, ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections contribute to an enriching and immersive educational experience for its students. As a global institution, the University of West London welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures, fostering an inclusive and multicultural community. Committed to innovation and research, it actively contributes to the advancement of knowledge and engages in impactful collaborations with industry and academia. With its prime location in the vibrant city of London, students at the University of West London benefit from a wealth of cultural and professional opportunities, enhancing their overall educational journey.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

14,250 GBP per year

42,750 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 21.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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