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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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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 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).
Exam type
A levelA 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.
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