Overview

Biotechnology is a fascinating field of study, which has had a positive impact on many aspects of our lives, with applications across medicine, food and the environment.

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 Biotechnology honours degree programme.

Once you pass the Foundation Year, you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).

Career prospects

Biotechnology with Foundation Year (Hons) graduates from Liverpool John Moores University , are employable in a wide range of industries and organisations, such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, environmental, food industries or regulatory authorities.

Some graduates may prefer to continue their studies with postgraduate study (PGCE/PGDE, MSc, MPhil, MRes or PhD) in topics as wide ranging as industrial biotechnology, biomedical sciences, drug discovery and design, cosmetic science, and medical microbiology.

The programme is the ideal stepping stone to the MSc Industrial Biotechnology offered by LJMU.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Fundamental Science Skills

Chemistry

Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Further Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 39 other Bachelors in Biotechnology 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

IELTS

6

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61

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades/points required from qualifications: CCD-CCC (88-96)

International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18250 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 48 months.

Placement (home student): £1,905

Placement (international student): £3,830

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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