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Biological Sciences Foundation (1+3) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences Foundation (1+3) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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).
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).
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A02-F85
Institution Code
L41
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
C,D,D
C,C,C
CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied. Some Level 3 qualifications are only acceptable alongside 2 or 3 A levels, please contact us for details.
T Level
T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism. Typical Offer would be Merit Overall, grade C in the Core component and Merit in the specialism.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
C,C,C,C,C
C,C,C,C,D
CCCCC - CCCCD depending on subjects studied.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 45.0
Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.
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
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C,C
C,D,D
CCC - CDD depending on subjects studied.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27.0
28.0
27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied. Some Level 3 qualifications are only acceptable alongside 2 or 3 A levels, please contact us for details.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science only. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme. Some Level 3 qualifications are only acceptable alongside 2 or 3 A levels, please contact us for details.
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