What we offer
Developed in collaboration with industrial and educational partners, our programmes offer innovative teaching with a focus on providing solutions to real-world challenges. Our extensive research and consultancy expertise will not only provide you with a positive learning experience, it’ll equip you with the skillset needed to stand out from the crowd when you graduate. We offer the following undergraduate programmes:
Professional recognition
Many of our programmes are accredited or approved by professional bodies, including the Health and Care Professions Council, the Institute of Biomedical Science, Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland and the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
First-class facilities
The newly-developed facilities at our Lanarkshire Campus include technology-enhanced bioscience teaching labs, specialised zoology laboratory facilities and a microbiology suite. Our cutting-edge teaching facilities also include genomic, biochemical, cell biology and advanced image analysis systems.
Fieldwork
Our programmes offer a balance theory and practice. Many of our modules include off-campus fieldwork components. UWS students have gained practical experience in Norway, Australia and in the US.
Real-world experience
Get hands-on experience and enhance your CV with a placement opportunity. Some of our students have worked with industry giants including BNFL, GlaxoSmithKline and British Energy in Europe, Africa and Asia.
I cannot speak highly enough of the quality of teaching at UWS. My lecturers motivated me to work hard and become more confident in my abilities.
Kirsty McCallum, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science graduate and current PhD student