Biological Sciences Foundation (1+3) at University of Liverpool - UCAS

Course summary

Intended for adult learners or undergraduates who wish to take up Biology but do not have the appropriate subject background, Biological Sciences offers a foundation year at nearby Carmel College. This is not a programme in itself but acts as a springboard onto other Life Science degrees. This deferred choice programme means that you have the flexibility and freedom to switch to your chosen degree after completing the foundation year (Year Zero). The aim of this programme is to make you an expert in one particular field with the ability to cross discipline boundaries, a highly attractive prospect to employers. Year Zero comprises introductory modules taught at Carmel College. Years One, Two and Three will continue at Liverpool following the chosen area of interest through to BSc (Hons) or MBiolSci (Hons) completion. Programme options are:

  • Biochemistry (C700)
  • Biological and Medical Sciences (C130)
  • Biological Sciences (C100)
  • Genetics (C400)
  • Human Physiology (B120)
  • Microbiology (C500)
  • Pharmacology (B210)
  • Tropical Disease Biology (C111)
  • Zoology (C300).


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C108
Institution code:
L41
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Contextual Information The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting talented applicants from all backgrounds to succeed. When you apply, we consider a range of factors - such as where you live - to assess if you’re eligible for further consideration as part of the admissions process. This includes further consideration for additional assessments such as interviews and during the results period. To find out how we use contextual data, please see https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/contextual-data/


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Tuition fees for Home undergraduates If this is your first degree and you are a Home student applying for entry in 2023, you do not have to pay your fees upfront. Instead, you can take out a tuition fee loan which is paid straight to the University. This is available to most students, no matter what their household income. For students applying for 2023 entry Tuition fees for 2023 entry are £9,250. Exceptions to the £9,250 fee: Some of our programmes charge less than the full £9,250 fee: Foundation programmes: the fee for the foundation year of specified programmes at Carmel College and Birkenhead Sixth Form College is £5,140. Programmes with a year in industry or a year abroad: the fee for students spending a full year working in industry is £1,850. The fee for students spending a full year abroad is £1,385. Study costs including programme-specific additional costs We want to try and help you prepare for the day-to-day costs of studying. These might include day-to-day expenses like photocopying in the library, buying textbooks and specialist equipment, or costs associated with field classes or work placements. Some programmes may include options that can incur significant additional costs, such as the Pilots Licence in Aerospace Engineering. For information on the kinds of costs which may be incurred, including where departments contribute towards these costs, see our study costs page. International/EU students International/EU students should refer to our International Money and Scholarships section. Students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man If you are a student from the Isle of Man or Channel Islands, please refer to our Fee Status section or please email [email protected] for more information.
Biological Sciences Foundation (1+3) at University of Liverpool - UCAS