Biosciences

Study one of our biosciences courses and you'll have the opportunity to take part in interesting work placements, stimulating investigations and exciting field trips as well as getting the theoretical grounding and plenty of hands-on experience you'll need to start your career.

97^%

of BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences students agree teaching on their course is good or very good. National Student Survey, 2024.

92^%

of BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science students agree teaching on their course is good or very good. National Student Survey, 2024.

100^%

of MSc Biomedical Science students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall. Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2024.

"I’d always wanted to study science, but I chose UWE Bristol because the course was 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 (2025/26 entry)

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

Undergraduate Biosciences courses (2025/26 entry)

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

Student Willis smiling at the camera in a science lab

"Coming to UWE Bristol was a very good decision for me, and I couldn’t have predicted how much I would gain from my time here. It has certainly changed my life and who I am."

Willis, Masters in Research (MRes) Applied Sciences

Willis Masters in Research (MRes) Applied Sciences

Postgraduate Biosciences courses (2025/26 entry)

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 - BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)/FdA/FdSc/GradDip/Dip/CertHE/GradCert/Cert
Professional Development - MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert
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.