Biological Sciences
University of Liverpool
UCAS Code: C103 | Master of Biology - MBiol (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Biology and one other science Acceptable science subjects also include Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, and Psychology. General Studies A Level is not accepted. For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.
Access to HE Diploma
45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. 15 Distinctions are required in each of Biology and Chemistry.
Extended Project
Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be ABB or BBB plus A in the EPQ, including Biology and another science, preferably Chemistry.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or who do not meet these GCSE requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 points overall with 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in another Higher Level science subject, plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including Biology and one other science, at H2 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinctions in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II) For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*D*D in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme For BTEC Applied Science unit requirements please see: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/2023/anatomy-and-human-biology-mbiolsci#entry-requirements
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including Biology and one other science
T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B
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About this course
Biological Sciences is the key science of the 21st century. It brings together ideas, techniques and information from all areas of biology – from ecology to the molecular sciences. This programme allows you to pursue your own areas of specific interest and to have an appreciation of the full range of the subject. However, should you decide sometime in the first two years that you wish to specialise, you can transfer to a number of programmes in the School of Life Sciences.
This programme includes an Integrated Masters the first three years of the programme are identical to the BSc Biological Sciences C100 The final year involves additional training in research, including a 60-credit project and the option of an external internship, or of completing the whole year as an external industrial placement
The Uni
University of Liverpool
Undergraduate Life Sciences
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These stats refer to the prospects of graduates from general courses in biosciences. About a quarter go into further study and for those who go into work, bioscience, teaching and finance jobs are the most common types of employment. But you can go into most careers with this kind of degree — the majority of jobs for graduates don’t ask for a particular degree subject - and you will acquire a wide range of skills valued by many employers. If you want to find out more specifically about the prospects for your chosen subject, it might be a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates from your chosen subject went on to do.
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