The University of Warwick has a large number of international students and here within the School of Life Sciences we warmly welcome your application.

We are a diverse department with students and staff from all over the world studying and working together.

Work in the UK for 2 years post graduation
The new ‘Graduate’ immigration route will be open to all international students who have valid UK immigration status as a student and have successfully completed a Warwick undergraduate degree, graduating in/or after summer 2021.

The visa will allow eligible students to work, or look for work, at any skill level or subject, giving you valuable work experience at the start of your career. More information is available on our International Study pages.

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Local advice about the application procedure is available from all British Council offices and University of Warwick representatives.
See our Study International pages.

• The University of Warwick has been ranked as being in the top 6% of universities globally, according to the Times Higher World University Rankings 2024. An international approach to higher education has been at the centre of the University of Warwick since its inception.
• Warwick is ranked 10th in the UK and 67th in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2024.

• The University of Warwick has ranked in the top 10 in the 2025 Complete University Guide.

• All Life Sciences courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology who follow an independent and rigorous assessment to ensure that a degree contains a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills and prepares graduates to address the needs of employers.
• The University of Warwick is ranked 6th among the UK universities most targeted by the country’s leading graduate employers according to ‘The Graduate Market in 2024’ survey.
• The UK Government’s 2021 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) show that Warwick's graduates are ranked in the top 10 in the UK for high earnings five years after their graduation.
• The QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2022 have judged Coventry to be the 5th best city in the UK in which to study.

Teaching & Facilities

You will be taught by both research active lecturers and dedicated teaching fellows. Life Sciences facilities are excellent with well equipped teaching laboratories, lecture theatres and smaller seminar rooms. We have both an Interactive Computational Learning (ICL) suite and the BioMed Grid for independent and group study.

"In my opinion, the best thing about Warwick is the lecturers. I received a top-class education from lecturers who are leading researchers in their field, many of whom are also passionate teachers who genuinely care about their students' education."
Courtney, Biomedical Science

"The facility I find most useful is the ICL suite. It's a very bright and spacious room that allows me to focus on my work."
Loizos, Biomedical Science

We use Lecture Capture which records lectures so that you can re-visit and repeat sections you might not have understood first time round. These are also a very useful revision tool.

Support

In addition to University support mechanisms and facilities, Life Sciences has its own extensive support structure. Weekly tutorials in your first year provide the opportunity to regularly meet with your personal tutor and a small group of peers. Your tutor will be there throughout your time with us to help with both academic and personal issues.

"I learnt many different skills in tutorials such as making posters, delivering presentations, critical evaluation of published papers and debating, which made the course very versatile and definitely not boring."
Sanjna, Biomedical Science

We also provide support with data handling (QuBiC) and our Science 101 module helps first year students transition from school to university.

The University has developed an online interactive tool to help Chinese students increase their employability and entrepreneurship skills.

Warwick International Foundation Programme

This is a pre-university course that helps to prepare you for study in the UK and helps you decide on future study.

With a guaranteed offer from the School of Life Sciences, this Foundation Programme is a fast-track 9-month pre-university course for international students.

Careers

A Life Sciences degree from the University of Warwick is an excellent qualification for securing your future career in a diverse range of industries and employment sectors. We provide support if you wish to take a year in industry and gain valuable work experience. In addition to academic knowledge, you will develop the valuable transferable skills employers need, such as problem-solving, communication and leadership. Our integrated Master's (MBio) options not only provide a sound base for those wanting to study for a PhD or go onto a career in research, but also provide transferable skills such as project management.

"Warwick opened my mind to new areas of science and new ways of working. Its excellent reputation and opportunities for experience in the lab made me desirable to employers. My employer saw in me a willingness to learn and an interest in science whose cultivation started at Warwick."
Larissa, Biochemistry with Placement Year

• Read our Alumni profiles

Safety

The University has a very safe campus. We are committed to keeping it that way by providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for everyone who studies, works and visits here. The University has its own Community Safety team who are responsible for helping to keep you safe and your property secure. The team operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.