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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biological Sciences
University of Liverpool
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biological Sciences course at University of Liverpool.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Biology and another science subject, preferably Chemistry. ACCEPTABLE SCIENCE SUBJECTS ARE: Applied ICT; Biology (and Human Biology); Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; ICT; Life and Health Sciences; Mathematics; Psychology; Physics; Statistics. General Studies A Level is not accepted. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C100
Here's what University of Liverpool says about its Biological Sciences 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 Biosciences.
This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool.
Source: University of Liverpool
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Undergraduate School of Biosciences
Location
Main Site | Liverpool
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Liverpool reviews
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3rd year student
Many things offered which I have outlined in previous answers
1 year ago
3rd year student
Great with many things offered at our student guild like gigs and football, along with society events on every week at campus
1 year ago
3rd year student
I am from a low income family so the uni provides me with a bursary which I am grateful for
1 year ago
3rd year student
First and second year I felt was inadequate when it comes to this. However third year things appear clearer and I see support everywhere from my course, lecturers, library and guild. The support provided can flourish when no other factors are in the way such as Covid and strikes
1 year ago
3rd year student
Amazing so many opportunities but I am only really aware of them now in my final year. I wish things were ran better during my first and second year as I felt I missed out. The library is very helpful and we have a student guild which provides food drink and social space
1 year ago
3rd year student
I like my timetable as it provides days off where I have time to read and prepare for my modules. Sometimes I wish there was more preparation workshops for upcoming assessments to students are better prepared as my course offers a range of traditional and non traditional assessments which can be int...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Liverpool students who took the Biological Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Biological Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Biological Sciences at University of Liverpool.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Liverpool graduates who took Biological Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£33.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biological Sciences.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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