Highlights
Tuition fee
18740 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
18740 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The professionally-accredited  Biology with Foundation Year (Hons) programme at Liverpool John Moores University opens up the fascinating subject of biology, providing a core understanding of biological theory and practical skills.

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Overview

The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Biology honours degree programme.

Career paths

Completing this Biology with Foundation Year (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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Microbiology
  • Practical Skills for Biology
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Ecology and Conservation
  • Diversity and Evolution of Life
  • Physiology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
78
OR
4
PTE Academic
61
OTE
120
IELTS
6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
OR
78
OR
4
PTE Academic
61
OTE
120
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Grades/points required from qualifications: DDD (72)
A levels
  • DDD Minimum Number of A Levels: 1
  • Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
  • Must have a Level 3 qualification and GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and Science 
  • International Baccalaureate
    • Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      18740 GBP / year
      ≈ 18740 GBP / year
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      10050 GBP / year
      ≈ 10050 GBP / year

    Additional Details

    Placement year

    • Home: £2,010
    • 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.

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Biology with Foundation Year (Hons).

    Available Scholarships

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    Provided by university
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Community Excellence Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Academic Excellence Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Opportunity Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    5000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    3000 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
    International Achievement Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    5000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Sir Bert Massie Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    27 Nov 2026
    Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Mar 2027
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    Need-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 May 2027
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jan 2027
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    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2027
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    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
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    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    23 Jan 2027
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2027
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jan 2027
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    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jan 2027
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Sep 2027
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    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    22500 GBP
    Deadline
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    Independent provider
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
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    Independent provider
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
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    1000 GBP
    Deadline
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Dec 2026
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    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
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    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
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    965 USD
    Deadline
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    1000 USD
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    1500 USD
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