Biological Sciences with Foundation

Biological sciences is the study of living organisms in all their diversity, from the molecular mechanisms that sustain a single cell to the ecological relationships between species and the dynamics of populations across entire ecosystems. It is a discipline that has never been more relevant: climate change, emerging infectious diseases, biodiversity loss, and the biotechnology revolution are all reshaping the natural world and human health in ways that demand well-trained biologists who can understand what is happening and contribute to informed responses.

At the University of Westminster, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year that prepares you for advanced study before progressing to the full honours degree. The foundation year provides a thorough and supported introduction to the biological sciences, building your scientific knowledge and study skills before you encounter the full demands of degree-level study. The programme then develops your understanding of cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, and microbiology, with practical laboratory skills developed throughout.

The course includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement, giving you an unusually broad range of professional and international experiences alongside your academic formation.

Graduates from biological sciences programmes go on to careers in scientific research, environmental management, conservation, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food science, education, and science communication. Further study at postgraduate level, including master's degrees, doctoral programmes, and professional qualifications in areas such as ecology, molecular biology, and biomedical science, is a natural progression for those who wish to specialise or pursue research careers.