The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for International Students

The Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme has been established through a groundbreaking philanthropic gift from Adar C. Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, one of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers and global innovators in health and life sciences. This landmark investment will expand access to world-class STEM education and empower a new generation of global scientific leaders.

Mr Poonawalla, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Westminster, has generously supported the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with this major contribution to widen access, nurture academic excellence, and accelerate innovation in health and life sciences. The programme reflects his commitment to expanding opportunities for talented students from diverse backgrounds who aspire to address pressing global health challenges.

The initiative aligns with the University of Westminster’s strategic mission to champion inclusion, cultivate scientific talent, and equip graduates to make meaningful contributions in areas such as disease prevention, public health, biomedical research, nutrition, and neuroscience. Through this scholarship programme, the University of Westminster aims to remove financial barriers to study, support student success, and promote equitable and sustainable progress in health and life sciences worldwide.

Amount

The scholarship covers a full tuition fee waiver for the standard duration of the course, £15,000 per year to support accommodation and daily living expenses, and a £2,000 one-off payment upon full enrolment to assist with flights, visa, and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) costs.

Eligibility

Eligible courses: 

• BSc Biochemistry (FT)

• BSc Biological Sciences (FT)

• BSc Biomedical Science (FT)

• BSc Biomedical Science (Sandwich) (FT)

• BSc Human Nutrition (FT)

• BSc Medical Sciences (FT)

• BSc Pharmacology and Physiology (FT)

• BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (FT)

• BSc Psychology (FT)

• BSc Public Health (FT)

Students will be eligible to apply for either the 3-year or 4-year full-time option that includes a placement year where applicable.

Deadline: 17 June 2026