BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, covering plant and animal biology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, and ecology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes a team-based project in the second year and an individual final-year research project, with findings presented at a course research conference. The programme is accredited on an interim basis by the Royal Society of Biology.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: 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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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 72%: 18 offers from 25 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell and Microbiology
- Essential Skills for Bioscientists
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Genetics and Disease
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Research, Development and Leadership
- Genetics and Evolution
- Plants and Fungi
- Wildlife Conservation
- Behavioural Ecology
- Final Year Research Project
- Ecological Consultancy
- Animal Behaviour
- Vertebrate Biology
- Invertebrate Biology
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at University of West London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences at University of West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biological Sciences at University of West London?
72% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 18 offers from 25 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biological Sciences at University of West London accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biological Sciences at University of West London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at University of West London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.