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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:
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Biochemistry (C700)
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Biological and Medical Sciences (C130)
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Biological Sciences (C100)
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Genetics (C400)
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Human Physiology (B120)
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Microbiology (C500)
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Pharmacology (B210)
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Tropical Disease Biology (C111)
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Zoology (C300).
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C108
- Institution code:
- L41
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
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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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CDD - CCC
CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Applied Science only. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme.
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.
Scottish Higher
CCC-CDD in Advanced Highers depending on subjects studied. Combinations of Advanced Highers/Highers or just Highers will be considered on a case by case basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 - 28 points
27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - C
Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences. Core and Additional Science/Dual Science acceptable as the two Sciences. Alternatively, if separate sciences are being studied then one of these must be GCSE Biology. Applicants over 21 can be considered on GCSEs alone
T Level
T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.
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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.
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
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- BCC
- Highest grades
- DEE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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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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