BSc (Hons) Biology with Foundation Year in Liverpool United Kingdom | Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University | Liverpool United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 18,250
(c. USD24,440.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The BSc (Hons) Biology with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University is a professionally accredited program that offers an in-depth exploration of biology. This course delivers essential biological knowledge and hands-on experience while allowing students to focus on specialized areas like genetics, microbiology, neurobiology, developmental biology, and ecology. Students can also participate in valuable placements and international fieldwork opportunities.

Understanding that biology encompasses diverse disciplines, LJMU structures the first year to provide a comprehensive foundation before specialization. Initial coursework typically includes Genetics and Evolution, Microbiology, Physiology, Ecology, Practical Biology Skills, and Scientific Research Fundamentals.

During the second and third years, students can maintain a broad focus or select specialized modules from various topics such as Genes and Genomes, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Ecological Field Techniques, Aquatic Biology, and Genetic Applications in Healthcare.

Start date: September
Study mode: Full-time
Duration: 4 years (Full-time), 5 years (with Placement year)
Campus: City
UCAS Code: 7A24
Entry requirements: CDD (80 UCAS points)


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Grades or points required from qualifications CDD 80
Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics Numeracy
ib- Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
GCSE Equivalences accepted
Key Skills Level 2 in English or Maths
NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy or English
Higher Diploma in Maths or English
Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
A LEVELS
CDDBCC Minimum Number of A Levels 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points 20

One A2 in a relevant science preferably Biology
BTEC
Extended Diploma MMP
IELTS
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 taken within two years of the course start date

TOEFL IBT - Grade required - Minimum standards - courses may vary - 78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20.

International Baccalaureate - Literature - Grade required - Minimum standards - courses may vary - Grade 5 at SL or Grade 4 at HL.
International Baccalaureate - Language - Grade required - Minimum standards - courses may vary - Grade 5 at SL or Grade 4 at HL.

Tuition GBP 18,250

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