Biosciences

Study biosciences and you’ll gain hands-on experience through work placements, field trips, and investigations, plus the theoretical knowledge needed to start or develop your career.

100^%

of MSc Biomedical Science students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall. Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2025.

97^%

of BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences students agree teaching on their course is good or very good. National Student Survey, 2025.

"I chose UWE Bristol because the biosciences courses were so hands-on. You get to experience what you hear about in the lectures – to put theory into practice."

Ciara, BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science

Ciara BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science

Foundation Biosciences courses

Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)
Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

Undergraduate Biosciences courses

Biological Sciences - BSc(Hons)
Biomedical Science - BSc(Hons)

Postgraduate Biosciences courses

Applied Sciences - Masters in Research (MRes)
Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science - MSc
Biomedical Science - MSc/Postgraduate Diploma
Biomedical Sciences - Doctor of
Health Technology - MSc
Science Communication - MSc/Postgraduate Diploma

Professional development Biosciences courses

Applied Science Communication: Online and Media Writing - Professional/Short course
Applied Transfusion Science - Professional/Short course
Applied Transplantation Science - Professional/Short course
Cellular Pathology and Oncology - Professional/Short course
Clinical Biochemistry - Professional/Short course
Conservation Business and Finance - Professional/Short course
Conservation Communication and Marketing - Professional/Short course
Conservation Impact - Professional/Short course
Conservation Project Management - Professional/Short course
Haematology and Transfusion Science - Professional/Short course
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Professional/Short course
Immunology - Professional/Short course
Infection and Disease - Professional/Short course
Medical Genetics - Professional/Short course
Medical Microbiology - Professional/Short course
Professional Development - MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Professional Development - BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)/FdA/FdSc/GradDip/Dip/CertHE/GradCert/Cert
Research Methodology and Statistics - Professional/Short course
Research Project - Professional/Short course
Science Communication: Masterclass - Professional/Short course
Studies in the Biology of Disease - Professional/Short course

For an applicant looking to top-up an undergraduate degree to obtain an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accreditation, please see Biomedical Science module top-up for IBMS/HCPC accreditation for more information.