Overview

At LJMU, we recognise that biology encompasses a wide range of fascinating subject areas. That's why our first-year curriculum is designed to give you a broad foundation - allowing you to explore different fields and discover where your true interests lie.

Career

Completing this Biology (Hons) programme at Liverpool John Moores University will open up a vast range of career opportunities

Biology graduates have gone into employment in a wide range of roles, including clinical science, embryology, research and development laboratories, microbiological food and water safety or ecological roles. Our graduates work at a number of organisations including: the NHS (various roles including the Scientist Training Programme), AstraZeneca, Unilever, UK Health Security Agency, Axion Veterinary Laboratories, Francis Crick Institute, MedImmune, Eurofins Forensics, Elucigene Diagnostics, The Christie Hospital; conservation organisations including Chester Zoo, Brecknock Wildlife Trust and Operation Wallacea; and environmental agencies, such as Natural England and Kingfisher Environmental Services. Some prefer to continue their studies with postgraduate study (PGCE/PGDE, MSc, MPhil, MRes or PhD) in topics as wide ranging as human nutrition, oncology, molecular medicine, tropical medicine and embryology, or others go into teaching and lecturing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Skills for Biology

Genetics and Evolution

Ecology and Conservation

Physiology

Exploring the Natural World

Microbiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 467 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades/points required from qualifications: 104 (BCC)

A levels

BCC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2

Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

Biology or a related science at Grade C or above

International Baccalaureate

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualification. From a relevant subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

≈ 18250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year

Home: £1,955

International student: £3,910

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Liverpool

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