Biological Sciences Foundation (1+3) BSc (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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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 ...Read more

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).

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WUSCA ranking:
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11/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
Biology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Nila
08 Oct 24

Need big lecture halls...Read more

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Emma
08 Oct 24

Best: social life and societies. Worst: some course aspects are disorganised...Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CDD - CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 - 28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

C Grades / Points required

CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied.

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.

Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.

27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.

Applied Science only. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme.

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.

Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied.

Popular A-level subjects

Biology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
97%
Chemistry
73%
Mathematics
36%
Geography
20%
Psychology
20%
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University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building Brownlow Hill Liverpool L69 7ZX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Liverpool Lime Street  0.2 miles away
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