BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Bachelor's degree at Westminster

No prior knowledge of biological sciences is assumed, therefore this module will provide an appropriate foundation for you to gain an understanding of fundamental concepts of biology. This content includes consideration of central theories of biology, including cell theory, evolutionary theory, gene theory and homeostasis. Applications of these will lead to an understanding of energy movement within and between organisms, ecosystems, and ultimately the laws of life.

This module provides you with both a solid theoretical grounding of the 'doing' of the life sciences, the practical psychomotor laboratory skills, and introductions to data handling, analysis and visualisation to enable you to progress successfully onto Level 4 of life sciences degree courses. The module will develop a range of practical skills related to laboratory-based experimentation, stressing the importance of laboratory safety, critical interpretation of data as well as getting you to ref

As no prior knowledge of chemistry is assumed, this module will provide an appropriate foundation for you to gain an understanding of selected aspects of physical and quantitative chemistry. The content includes consideration of atoms, isotopes, ions and molecules; the periodic table; chemical bonding; chemical equations; and the properties and importance of water to life. Study of acids, bases and buffers leads to a qualitative description of pH. It also introduces basic concepts of organic che

Critical thinking is fundamental to our ability to progress in an increasingly complex and changing world. It is an essential skill across a range of academic and practice-based disciplines. This module helps you understand the importance and function of critical thinking both at university and beyond. By working in partnership with academic staff and peers, you will explore how critical thinking aligns with disciplinary practices, shapes scholarly knowledge, and addresses inequalities. Through

This module introduces you to the key academic, professional, and personal skills essential for success at university. It encourages good practices in writing, presentation, and time management, while also fostering reflection to help you build confidence as you transition to higher education. Open to all students enrolled in courses delivered through Westminster Foundation Pathways, the module provides a creative and supportive environment where you can reflect on and develop their academic and

This module will integrate concepts of Biology and Chemistry to better understand how humans grow, age, reproduce and respond to stimuli. Major organ systems anatomy and physiology will be discussed, alongside examples of how humans respond to perturbations to homeostasis, the resolution mechanisms, and how specifically humans function physiologically.

This module offers a study of how molecular bioscience can help solve biological problems encountered by human beings. The module will start with a consideration of how sequencing the human genome and bioinformatic analysis has led to the incarnation of personal medicine. It will consider how human diseases and conditions are being treated in the 21st century: the development of new antibiotics, the use of stem cell biology and the science of tissue regeneration. Specific studies will be made of

Students of Life Sciences need to be comfortable with the chemistry and biochemistry of the molecules of life and the processes in which these molecules are vital components. This module will enable you to explore the diversity and function of a broad range of biological molecules, combining a range of learning and teaching methods (lectures, practicals and tutorials) to support you through this challenging subject. You will be given the opportunity to develop laboratory skills, and a number of

This module aims to provide an introduction to the biology of the cell and the fundamental processes and interactions that take place during the life of a cell. The biodiversity of cells within the Tree of Life will be considered, with particular focus on the domains Prokarya and Eukarya. Cell division, specialisation, ageing and death will be examined at the individual and population level, alongside gene inheritance, transmission and expression, and the role of genetic variance and natural sel

This module will provide an introduction to the organisation, communication, and support systems of the human body. Major physiological systems will be covered with emphasis placed on the maintenance of homeostasis via feedback mechanisms.

The module will introduce the concepts of employability and professionalism in the workplace with specific reference to the Bioscience/Life Science industry. Emphasis will be placed on learning to conduct one's self as a credible scientist with ethical professional and honest manner with consideration for scientific advances and technological innovation. You'll be taught about scientific communities, learn to appreciate diversity and constructive discussions on scientific topics; evaluate scient