BSc Biomedical Informatics with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Informatics with Foundation Year is an undergraduate degree spanning four years and incorporating a compulsory foundation year and a compulsory placement year. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete a final-year research project alongside core studies. The first year builds foundational scientific and mathematical skills through modules such as Applied Health Professions, Introduction to Applied Science, Laboratory Practice, Mathematics: Essential Skills for Scientific Study, Personalised Learning, and Study Skills for Success. The second year focuses on biological systems with compulsory modules including Cell and Microbiology, Essential Skills for Bioscientists, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Disease, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. The third year covers computational and advanced biological topics through Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Research, Development and Leadership, Infection and Immunity, Genetics and Evolution, and Proteins and Enzymes. The final year concentrates on informatics applications via Final Year Research Project, Data Science in Health and Well-being, Biomedical Signal Processing, Medical Image Analysis, and Digital and Mobile Health.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can be from any of the following but must include a science subject: A-Level International Baccalaureate BTEC Extended Diploma BTEC Diploma Access Course You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.
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
- Applied Health Professions
- Introduction to Applied Science
- Laboratory Practice
- Mathematics: Essential Skills for Scientific Study
- Personalised Learning
- Study Skills for Success
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Informatics with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.