Welcome to your course
We are delighted to welcome you to the Biochemistry with Foundation BSc degree at the School of Life Sciences, and congratulations for enrolling on this exciting programme.
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences and to the start of what we know will be an amazing new chapter in your life. We will do everything we can to make you feel at home and to support you through all of your studies in the School.
Our community here is large and diverse, mirroring the population of London itself. There are students from a very wide range of countries and backgrounds, taking courses from Foundation degree to PhD level. We know that you will find this an exciting place to make friends and develop your ambitions.
Whichever of our exciting courses you are joining, we want you to ask questions of your lecturers and support staff. We also want you to know that you are now an important part of a vibrant scientific community whose work has the potential to change the world for the better.
We hope that you will enjoy being based at our Cavendish building with its new laboratory space, large range of equipment, and location in an excellent part of central London.
Please ensure that you attend all the events on the induction timetable for your course. You will complete the important formalities of enrolment, but you will also begin working with your course team, find out about the University, and meet your fellow students. We would also encourage you to join at least one of our student societies – there are opportunities to pursue interests related to your subject area or to try something new – or why not do both!
Collecting your ID card and completing enrolment
As part of your induction and to complete your enrolment, you'll need to collect your student ID card.
Your time slot for collection is:
3-3.30pm, Friday 19 September 2025
Marylebone Campus
For more information about enrolment, including related FAQs, visit our Enrolment for new students page.
Course induction schedule
Your course induction events may take place online or on campus – check the details for each event below.
The timing and venue for events may change, so double check this page closer to the date.
Optional Event: Students' Union Marylebone Welcome Fair
10am–4pm
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and University has to offer them, outside their studies.
Room P3, Marylebone Campus
More information about UWSU events can be found on the UWSU Welcome Website
Welcome to the foundation in Life Sciences
10-10.30am
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Mentoring scheme
10.30-10.45am
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Course overview
10.45-11.15am
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Meeting your course peers
11.15am-12pm
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Foundation Welcome Lunch
12-1pm
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
DLS and other support
1-1.30pm
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Personal tutoring
1.30-1.45pm
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Module introductions
1.45-2.45pm
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Treasure hunt
2.45-3pm
Portland Hall, Little Titchfield Street
Optional Event: Students' Union Marylebone Welcome Fair
10am–4pm
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and University has to offer them, outside their studies.
Room P3, Marylebone Campus
More information about UWSU events can be found on the UWSU Welcome Website.
Optional event: Outdoor Film Screening
6.30–9.30pm
All students are invited to an outdoor cinema event at the Harrow Campus. The college will be providing one free drink and a choice of snack for the first 300 attendees, as well as a paid bar during the screening.
Reserve your free ticket for the Outdoor Film Screening
Optional Event: Welcome Festival 2025
11–5pm, link with more information to follow
Harrow Campus Car Park, Harrow Campus
More information about UWSU events can be found on the UWSU Welcome Website
Key contacts
Course leaders
Dr Steve Davis
Email: [email protected]
Dr Beth Sawyer
Email: [email protected]
Course resources
Blackboard
Blackboard is our online learning platform, which you'll be able to log in to after you've set up your University email address and password.
Teaching timetables
Teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 22 September and you can check your teaching timetable to see when and where your classes are being held.
Course handbook
Full details on the course structure, modules and course team are included in the course handbook, which can be found on Blackboard.
Support and services
Welcome to Westminster
Visit our Welcome to Westminster page for everything you need to get started at Westminster.
Student Centre
If you need help with enrolment or have any questions, please use the live chat.
Academic English
If you'd like to hone your academic English skills, watch our Academic English for Disciplinary Study Module video for starters and consider joining one of our Academic English Modules. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Academic English team at [email protected].