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Biological Sciences

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Biological Sciences is the key science of the 21st century. It brings together ideas, techniques and information from all areas of biology – from ecology to the molecular sciences. This programme allows you to pursue your own areas of specific interest and to have an appreciation of the full range of the subject. However, should you decide sometime in the first two years that you wish to specialise, you can transfer to a number of programmes in the School of Life Sciences.
This programme includes an Integrated Masters the first three years of the programme are identical to the BSc Biological Sciences C100 The final year involves additional training in research, including a 60-credit project and the option of an external internship, or of completing the whole year as an external industrial placement

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C103
Institution code:
L41
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

Including Biology and one other science Acceptable science subjects also include Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, and Psychology. General Studies A Level is not accepted. For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D

D*D*D in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinctions in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II) For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*D*D in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme For BTEC Applied Science unit requirements please see: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/2023/anatomy-and-human-biology-mbiolsci#entry-requirements

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. 15 Distinctions are required in each of Biology and Chemistry.

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher - AAB

Including Biology and one other science

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points

33 points overall with 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in another Higher Level science subject, plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B

Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B

Extended Project - A

Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be ABB or BBB plus A in the EPQ, including Biology and another science, preferably Chemistry.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

Including Biology and one other science, at H2 or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or who do not meet these GCSE requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances.

T Level

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.

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Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting talented applicants from all backgrounds to succeed. One of the ways we support students and fair access to higher education is through making reduced offers as part of our contextual admissions strategy, the Liverpool Scholars programme, Realising Opportunities national collaboration of universities and Sutton Trust Pathways. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with disrupted education or extenuating circumstances.

Learn more on the University of Liverpool website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 16 other biosciences courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

ABB Most common
  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. BCC
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

96% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

How do you compare?

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

62 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

79 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for Home undergraduates
If this is your first degree and you are a Home student applying for entry in 2024, 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 UK students applying for 2024 entry the Tuition Fees are £9,250.

Check tuition fees for our undergraduate degrees. Select a course and go to the fees and funding section on the course page: Https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/paying-for-your-studies/

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
• Programmes with a Foundation element: Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 programme with Foundation element) is run in collaboration with Wirral Metropolitan College.
• Programmes with a year in industry or a year abroad:
Some programmes which include compulsory fieldwork or additional elements such as the Pilots Licence in Aerospace Engineering may incur additional costs. Where this is the case, those costs will be outlined at on-campus events such as the University Open Days or Post Application Visit Days

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