BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 5 years Placement year, 4 years FullTime
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Biological Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
About your course The new BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year provides a deep understanding of the human body, its anatomy and biological processes – from the molecular level to the whole organism, and related hot topics such as health, disease and the impact of ageing on societies. About the Foundation Year 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 Human Biology 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). About BSc (Hons) Human Biology You will develop an informed and critical understanding of human biology relevant to the public and private sectors, such as academic, health care, clinical and industry. The degree offer the opportunity to develop specialist subject knowledge in one of the following themes through selecting optional modules: genetics, health and disease, nutrition, neuroscience, and microbiology and immunology. In the second and third years you can specialise by choosing optional modules from a variety of topics. You also have the chance to undertake a short 135 hour work-based learning placement or a year-long industrial placement. This means you can put what you have learnt into practice and acquire transferable skills sought by employers.
Entry requirements
Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: DDD (72) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Grade C/Grade 4 English and Maths. A levels DDD (72) Must have Level 3 qualification and GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and Science BTECs BTEC Diploma grades/subjects required: DM in relevant area if studied on its own or the total of 72 UCAS points when combined with other relevant qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: MMP in relevant area if studied on its own or the total of 72 UCAS points when combine with other relevant qualifications. Further information Contextual Offers At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn't always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply.
Fees
International students: £10,050 per year
UK students: £18,740 per year
UK/Home: £18,740 per year
International: £10,050 per year
Start dates
September
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS
Campus
- Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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