Overview

Throughout the (Hons) Biological course from the Sciences University of West London you will learn how to design experiments to study the natural world, including fieldwork to answer questions about the environment and animal behaviour, and how to analyse and understand data, preparing you for a career where your skills can be applied.

In your second year, you will undertake a year-long project as part of a team, and carry out another year-long project individually, in your third and final year, as well as present your research at the course research conference.

Career opportunities:

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences degree, you will be equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in biology-related professions and research in the public and private sectors, including teaching and research in academia.

Job roles

ecologist for an ecological consultancy
conservation or animal behaviour specialist in a conservation charity or a zoo
clinical or laboratory geneticist
clinical study manager
genetic counsellor
computational genomics and data scientist
biotechnologist
research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Research, Development and Leadership
Genetics and Evolution
Plants and Fungi
Wildlife Conservation
Behavioural Ecology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Health Sciences View 416 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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51

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IELTS

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General requirements

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above
BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate
T Levels

Your Level 3 qualifications must include one science subject.

You also need GCSE English, Maths, and two sciences or double science (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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17250 GBP 2000 GBP Built-In Scholarship

Non-residents

15250 GBP / year

≈ 15250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part - time:

National - €6,360
International - £11,160

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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