Biological Sciences (with a Foundation Year)
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
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 Bioscience 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.Carmel Collegeis located in St Helens, about nine miles from the main University campus. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement.
Years one, two and three will continue at Liverpool following the chosen area of interest through to BSc (Hons) or MBiolSci completion. Find information about what essential and optional modules you will need to take during your Year Zero at Carmel College to progress to your chosen University of Liverpool degree programme in ourguide to progression routes.
Key highlights
- Foundation year for learners without a biology subject background
- Year zero taught at Carmel College with small class sizes
- Deferred choice lets you pick your Bioscience degree after year zero
- Progress to BSc (Hons) or MBiolSci study at Liverpool
- Builds subject expertise with ability to cross discipline boundaries
Entry requirements
- A-level: CDD — to include in related subjects
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships
Value: £2,000
Up to £2,000Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship
Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates
If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.
Up to £7,500Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.
University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships
The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.
Up to £10,000University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biologist
- Laboratory technician
- Research scientist
- Biomedical scientist
- Science teacher
- Environmental consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £29,100; Year in industry: £1,955
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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