BSc Human Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Human Biology, a biosciences degree focused on human anatomy, physiological processes, and molecular biology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes a compulsory placement year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Cell and Microbiology, Fundamentals of Chemistry, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. The second year expands into Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Infection and Immunity, and Proteins and Enzymes. The final year involves advanced study via Population Genetics and Genomics, Reproductive and Developmental Biology, and Pathophysiology, 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.
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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 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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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
- Population Genetics and Genomics
- Reproductive and Developmental Biology
- Endocrinology and Nutrition
- Pathophysiology
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Human Biology 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 Human Biology at University of West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Human Biology 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 Human Biology 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 Human Biology at University of West London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.