BSc Biomedical Informatics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Informatics, a biomedical informatics degree combining bioscience foundations with data analysis and digital healthcare technologies. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes a compulsory placement year. The first year covers core bioscience concepts through modules such as Cell and Microbiology, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. The second year introduces specialized computational and biological subjects through Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Infection and Immunity, and Proteins and Enzymes. The final year focuses on advanced technological and analytical applications via Data Science in Health and Well-being, Biomedical Signal Processing, Medical Image Analysis, and Digital and Mobile Health, alongside a Final Year Research Project.
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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.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 0%: 0 offers from 1 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 8%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
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
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Research, Development and Leadership
- Infection and Immunity
- Genetics and Evolution
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Final Year Research Project
- Data Science in Health and Well-being
- Biomedical Signal Processing
- Medical Image Analysis
- Digital and Mobile Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Informatics at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £48,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Informatics at University of West London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Informatics at University of West London?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Informatics at University of West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Informatics at University of West London?
0% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 0 offers from 1 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Biomedical Informatics 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 Biomedical Informatics at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.