Liverpool John Moores University
Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 50 graduates of Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
50 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Art at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £18000 £20500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £22000 £14000 - £22500 £16000 - £25000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19948 £16771 £20142
25-75 percentile range £17428 - £24000 £12149 - £21790 £14546 - £26233

Course Description

The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University is the ideal course if you are interested in this subject but lack the necessary qualifications to study it at degree level.

  • Learn about the biochemical workings of living organisms, cellular metabolism, genomics and proteomics, and the biochemical nature of disease
  • £6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities
  • Faculty laboratory refurbished in 2016
  • Opportunities to undertake a year's industrial placement or Erasmus placement
  • Stepping stone to more specialist MSc study in Industrial Biotechnology or Cosmetic Science
  • International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more

The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Biochemistry honours degree programme yet. Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) 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).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University

17% Caring personal services
13% Business and public service associate professionals
12% Administrative occupations
12% Elementary occupations
10% Finance Professionals
5% Sales occupations
4% Managers, directors and senior officials
4% Caring personal services
4% Teaching Professionals
4% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

Assessment methods vary according to the modules you choose, but most are assessed through a combination of exam and coursework and some by coursework only. Exams are normally held at the end of each year and can be in the form of multiple choice, short answer, interpretative, problem-based learning or essay questions. Coursework assessments could include phase tests, fieldwork/practical reports, data handling, oral presentations, poster presentations, group discussions, essays or the evaluation of your practical skills, and are based on individual assignments though 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.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biochemistry with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £16600 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £18250 year 1

Additional fee information

Full-time industrial placement year fee for home students: £1850 per annum. Full-time industrial placement year fee for international students: £3650 per annum.

All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.

The International fees quoted are for 2023 entry and may be subject to increase for 2024 entry.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

UCAS application code:

C701

University Rankings

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Student composition of Liverpool John Moores University

undergraduates:
20705
postgraduates:
3130
Total:
23835
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FAQ about Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £20000 15 months after graduation, £18000 3 years after graduation and £20500 after graduation.

  • Caring personal services (17%), Business and public service associate professionals (13%), Administrative occupations (12%), Elementary occupations (12%)

  • 50 graduates rated the course 72. This means that 72% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Liverpool John Moores University.

  • It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 172 which is higher than 78.1% of all Biochemistry courses in the UK.