Biological Sciences

About this course

Biological sciences encompasses the study of living organisms from the molecular to the ecological, asking how life is organised, how it functions, how it has evolved, and how it interacts with the physical and chemical environment. It is a discipline with direct relevance to some of the most pressing questions of our time: how do we develop new medicines? How do we respond to emerging infectious diseases? How do we protect biodiversity and manage ecosystems under pressure from climate change? A degree in biological sciences provides the scientific literacy and practical skills to engage with these questions seriously. At the University of Westminster, you will study biological sciences over three years full-time, building a solid academic foundation across the key areas of the discipline, including cell and molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, and physiology. You will de

Where its graduates go

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• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
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• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 20% of graduatescards →

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