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Autumn Open Days & Subject Showcases

 

Find your place at our Autumn Open Days and Subject Showcases this September, October and November.

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INDUSTRY-FOCUSED TEACHING

UWS’s Biological Sciences programmes are developed developed in collaboration with industrial and educational partners and offer innovative teaching with solutions to real-world challenges. Our extensive research and consultancy expertise will provide you with a positive learning experience and equip you with the skillset needed to stand out from the crowd when you graduate. 

 

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UWS Biological sciences programmes

We offer the following programmes in Biological Sciences at undergraduate level:

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BSc (Hons) Animal Care and Zoology

Get ready to pursue a career in the animal care and welfare or zoological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Animal Care and Zoology degree.

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BSc Applied Bioscience

The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience equips you with the skills to pursue a career within the biosciences sector.

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BSc Applied Bioscience & Zoology

The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology equips you with the skills to pursue a career within the zoological sciences.

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Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation

The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation  equips you with the skills to pursue a career within the biosciences industry.

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BSc Biomedical Science/Applied Biomedical Science

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science has been developed in partnership with the National Health Service.

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Environmental Science & Sustainability

If you’re interested in the biological sciences, you may also be keen to find out more about our new BSc (Hons) Environmental Science & Sustainability programme. 
 
Developed in collaboration with industrial and educational partners, our Environmental Science and Sustainability programmes offer innovative teaching with a focus on providing solutions to real-world challenges.

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Our friendly Clearing team is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're ready to apply or simply exploring your options after receiving your results, contact us today.

 

Call: 0800 027 1000 (Lines open: 8am-6pm until Monday 18 August, then open 8.45am-6pm)

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Anna found her place at UWS - find yours!

Anna studies on our BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology programme at Lanarkshire campus. 


The facilities are all brand new. The labs have got great technology and it’s perfect for everything we have done. Since starting, I have had access to a wide range of equipment.”

Anna found her place at UWS – find yours!

Joshua found his place at UWS – Find Yours!

UWS has really helped me feel confident in what I want to do because they have really strong ties with the industry.” 

Joshua found his place at UWS – find yours!

First-class facilities at UWS

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.  

 

World improving research

With research staff at the forefront of their profession, our academics are making a difference in areas including: 

  • Creating a viable preventative treatment for Acanthamoeba Keratitis – a devastating eye condition which affects millions of people each year 
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) research 
  • Preventing Coronavirus transmission 
  • Aquaculture – fish health and welfare, disease mitigation 

 

Real world experience

Get hands-on experience and enhance your CV with a placement opportunity. Some of our students have worked with the Scottish Ambulance Service, local authorities, NHS laboratories, Amazonia and industry giants including DEVRO, Ferring Controlled Therapeutics and GlaxoSmithKline.  

 

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, and the Royal Society of Biology. 

How else can we support?

Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at UWS.

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Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk or phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) / +44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK).

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