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 a...
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).<br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/>Programme options are:<br/>- Biochemistry (C700)<br/><br/><br/>- Biological and Medical Sciences (C130)<br/><br/><br/>- Biological Sciences (C100)<br/><br/><br/>- Genetics (C400)<br/><br/><br/>- Human Physiology (B120)<br/><br/><br/>- Microbiology (C500)<br/><br/><br/>- Pharmacology (B210)<br/><br/><br/>- Tropical Disease Biology (C111)<br/><br/><br/>- Zoology (C300).<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C108
Institution Code
L41
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherCCC-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. Access to HE DiplomaM:45 Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 28 27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being 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. GCSE/National 4/National 5All 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 studie Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)C Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied. A levelC,D,D C,C,C CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied. T LevelT levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism. |
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