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BSc Biology

Liverpool John Moores University

Institution
Liverpool John Moores University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
3000002062
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 97%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 98%
  • Organisation and management: 98%
  • Learning resources: 99%
  • Student voice: 99%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
  • Administrative occupations: 25%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 70%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 6%
  • East of England: 3%
  • South East: 6%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 5%
  • Northern Ireland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Biology at Liverpool John Moores University earn?

The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Biology.

What do graduates of BSc Biology at Liverpool John Moores University do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology at Liverpool John Moores University?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Biology at Liverpool John Moores University?

The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.

Is BSc Biology at Liverpool John Moores University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Does BSc Biology at Liverpool John Moores University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Biology at Liverpool John Moores University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.