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
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C108
Institution Code
L41
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
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.
M:45
Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.
27
28
27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.
DMM
Applied Science only. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme.
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 studie
C,D,D
C,C,C
CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied.
T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.
C
Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied.
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