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Human Biology with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Why study Human Biology with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Equips you with a wide range of specialist and transferable skills required by employers related to human biology and health
  • Delivered by experts in human biology and related disciplines.
  • Engage and learn with subject experts and research-active staff in a welcoming and supportive environment
  • Gain experience of using current and cutting-edge laboratory technologies, techniques and tools
  • Develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills required by employers and attend regularly organised employability events and networking opportunities
  • Participate in residential courses and work placement opportunities in the UK and abroad to further develop skills and competencies
  • International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
About your course 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. 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).

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Most modules are assessed by exam and coursework, and some via coursework only. All students perform differently depending on how they are assessed, which is why we use a combination of assessment methods. Exams may therefore include a range of question types e.g. multiple choice, short answer, interpretative, problem-based learning and essay. Coursework assessment could be in the form of phase tests, fieldwork/practical reports, data handling, oral presentations, poster presentations, group discussions, essays or the evaluation of your practical skills. These are based on individual assignments but some require group work. Feedback on coursework assessments is normally provided within three weeks of submission and may be via Canvas (our virtual learning environment), face-to-face or in writing. We believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to put in more work.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CHBF
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSEs and equivalents: Grade C/Grade 4 English and Maths.

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £18250 Year 1
International £18250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

Human Biology with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS