📖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

Our BSc (Hons) Human Biology degree is designed to develop your knowledge and skills for the purposes of testing, analysing and researching the fundamental aspects of what makes us human. From covering diverse topics such as genetic makeup, disease immunity, nutrition, population trends, ageing, epidemiology, and more, you will build an in-depth understanding of this wide-ranging field. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Compulsory modules
Molecules and Cells
Fundamentals of Evolution
Medical Microbiology
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Genetics and Disease
Molecular Biology
Whole Organism Biology
Principles of Biological Research
Computational Statistics for Biologists
Human Biology 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Biology 2
Final Year Research Project
Advanced Human Biology 1
Advanced Human Biology 2

Optional modules
Advanced Developmental Biology
Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic and Neuropharmacology
Applied Machine Learning for Biologists
Applied Molecular Medicine
Biochemical Basis of Disease
Clinical Genetics and Cytogenomics
Clinical Immunology and Haematology
Computational Statistics for Biologists
Current Perspectives in Bioscience
Data Science in Health and Well-being
Digital and Mobile Health
Ecological Consultancy
Ecotoxicology
Environmental Management
Evolving Brains and Behaviour
Fundamentals of Genes and Cancer
Introduction to Robotics
Measuring Biodiversity
Modelling for Biologists
Nanobiology, Genomics and Bioinformatics
Population Genomics, Diversity and Bioinformatics
Professional Issues in Drug Development and Clinical Trials
Animal Behaviour and Cognition
Biochemical Skills: Practical Methods
Bioinformatics Basis for Systems Biology
Cell Metabolism
Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease
Developmental Biology
Doing Biological Research (cont'd from semester 1)
Essential Skills for Biological Sciences
Genome Biology
Innovation in Biology
Introduction to Programming
Neuroscience, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
Principles of Biological Chemistry
Proteins and Enzymes
Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics: Practical Methods
Respiratory, Renal and Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Signal and Image Processing
Socio-biology

Course detail & modules
Human biology is a hugely important and ever-expanding branch of science that focuses on human beings and human populations, making for a richly rewarding subject area to study.

You will begin your studies by immersing yourself in the fundamentals of this biological science before, as the course progresses, having increasing flexibility to follow your own specialist interests.

As well as acquiring and fine-tuning your technical, lab, and research abilities, an emphasis on data analysis gives you the opportunity to develop programming, modelling and machine learning skills.

In particular, there will be a strong focus on the following aspects:

the fundamentals of human biology: the structure and function of biological molecules, cells, and the whole organism
biostatistics and experimental design
learning how to analyse big data using bioinformatics tools
continuous practice in the laboratory and field-based research methods
the use of physiological, biomechanical, and psychological equipment for determining the body composition and analysing cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and neurological indicators of health and disease
DNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, microscopy, and spectroscopy
molecular, biochemical, genetic, cellular, embryological, histological, anatomical, and psychological analytical methods and techniques
data analysis and modelling in R
collecting, analysing experimental data
visualising and communicating research in different ways and to different audiences.

Over the course of your studies, a wide and diverse range of optional modules allows you to hone in on the areas that you find of most interest.

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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

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

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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