BSc (Hons) Biotechnology at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology explores the manipulation of biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that address global challenges in health, food and the environment. The course provides excellent facilities to develop practical skills and exciting opportunities to engage with industry. 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Structural and Functional Biochemistry, Physiological Biochemistry, Introduction to Biotechnology, Practical Skills in Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology 1, Introduction to Molecular Biology. Year 2 core modules: Sterile Pharmaceutical Products, Structural and Functional Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Functional Genomics, Research Methods in Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering 1, Microbial Biotechnology 2, Study Semester Abroad - Biotechnology. Year 3 core modules: Current Topics in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering 2, Biochemistry/Biotechnology Research Project, Industrial Product Development, Microbial Technology, Work-Based Learning, Recombinant Proteins.

Career pathways

Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue employment opportunities world-wide. Biotechnology graduates are employable in a wide range of industries and organisations, such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, environmental, food industries or regulatory authorities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; General Studies: Not accepted; Subject requirements: Level 3 qualification in Chemistry and/or Biology or relevant science. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points, including relevant subjects. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/594e19c8-7ceb-4634-b636-344f1f4713dd?academicYearId=2027

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