Biological Sciences (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

Throughout the Biological Sciences (Hons) programme from  University of Liverpool , you will gain an understanding of core concepts of biology as well as the fundamental principles of immunity, infection, and therapy. 

You will also study how organisms develop and function and learn about ecology and the global environment. You will develop practical skills and participate in field studies, and you will discover how to utilise quantitative skills and study techniques.

Career opportunities:

As a Biosciences graduate from the University of Liverpool, you will have an excellent set of career options ahead of you.

Typical types of roles/routes the graduates have gone on include:

• Postgraduate study: (MBiolSci, MSc, MRes, MPhil or PhD)
• Public sector – research institutes, government departments, the National Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency.
• Commercial sectors – pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, water and agriculture industries.
• Journalists and information/liaison officers – by developments in molecular biology and biotechnology.
• Teaching profession by taking a postgraduate qualification (PGCE).
• Routes to postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.

Recent employers and sectors:

• Pharmaceutical sector: Eli-Lilly, AstraZeneca, Glaxo SmithKline, NHS, Red X Pharma;
• Tourism/Conservation sector: Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, RSPCA;
• Government/Legal sector: Crown Prosecution Service, The Environment Agency, Public Health England, Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Security and International Development;
• Media/Entertainment Sector: BBC;
• Corporate and Utilities sector: United Utilities, Vodafone, Unilever.