MBiol (Hons) Biomedical Sciences at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

This programme provides a broad-based education in biosciences related to medicine and medical research, and offers great flexibility of module choice so that you can tailor elements of your degree to your own particular interests. The Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBiol) is a four-year programme, in which students first follow the three-year BSc in Biomedical Sciences and then continue into a fourth year, subject to performance.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you will commence your transition from learner to student. You’ll start by gaining an understanding of core concepts of biology as well as the fundamental principles of immunity, infection, and therapy. Compulsory modules in year one include Biology Core Concepts, Origins, Specialisations, Challenges and Therapeutics, Introductory Practical Skills in Biosciences I, From Individuals to Ecosystem, Study and Communication Skills Tutorials, Introductory Practical Skills in Biosciences 2.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB Biology and Chemistry at A level.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; Subject requirements: For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.; BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 or 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II). For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction.; IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects with 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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