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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C701

Biochemistry with Foundation Year

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,250Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University? - £6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities - Opportunities to undertake a year's industrial placement or work abroad - Stepping stone to more specialist MSc Industrial Biotechnology or MSc Cosmetic Science - This degree is available to study following a foundation year - 100% of students surveyed on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025) - International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme visit... International tuition fees are £18,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Chemistry
Cellular Biology and Physiology
Biochemical Pathways and Metabolism
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry
Proteins and Enzyme Kinetics
Genomics and Proteomics
Applied Biochemistry and Disease
UCAS Code:C701
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCD

1 A2 Level in a relevant science subject

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,250

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,500£31,000
3 years£19,500£23,000£28,500
5 years£24,000£31,000£38,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
23%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
72%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Biochemistry with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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