Biotechnology BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Biotechnology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Materials and Technology at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Materials and Technology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH10
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Materials and Technology 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 | £27500 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £19500 - £33500 | £22000 - £38500 |
All CAH10 courses of Liverpool John Moores University
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £24000 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £31000 | £17000 - £29000 | £21000 - £35500 |
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Course Description
BSc (Hons) Biotechnology explores the manipulation of biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that address global challenges in health, food and the environment. The course provides excellent facilities to develop practical skills and exciting opportunities to engage with industry.
- A practical, hands-on course, taught using state-of-the-art teaching laboratories
- Gain an understanding of the principles and applications of biotechnology and practise the latest molecular, bioprocessing and analytical techniques
- Offers fascinating research projects in areas such as synthetic biology, genetic engineering of crop plants, fermentation technology, bioremediation and antimicrobial resistance
- Benefit from strong links with industry for industrial placements
- Excellent spring board into careers as diverse as biopharmaceutical manufacturing, drug discovery and development, food technology and biofuel production
- Opportunities to undertake a year’s industrial placement or Erasmus placement
- This degree is available to study following a Foundation Year
- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
- Stepping stone to postgraduate study in MSc Industrial Biotechnology
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Biotechnology courses of Liverpool John Moores University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biotechnology BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University
| 40% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Welfare Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biotechnology
All Biotechnology courses of Liverpool John Moores University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Biotechnology 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
| 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:
S005
University Rankings
of Liverpool John Moores University
among 379 universities
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Liverpool John Moores University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #32
- #790
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of Liverpool John Moores University
About Liverpool John Moores University
Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.
List of 136 Bachelor and Master Courses from Liverpool John Moores University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Liverpool John Moores University
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Total number of students enrolled at Liverpool John Moores University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20705
- postgraduates:
- 3130
- Total:
- 23835
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Biotechnology BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 93% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £41650 | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Biotechnology BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 133 | Nottingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Biotechnology BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 95% | 0% | 15% | £9250 £9250 | £16600 £18250 | 114 | Liverpool |
On campus
Full-time
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Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 97% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £31300 | - | Bristol |
On campus
Full-time
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Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 76% | 6% | 0% | £9250 | £24800 | 161 | Aberdeen |
On campus
Full-time
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Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 76% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £34800 | 201 | Edinburgh |
On campus
Full-time
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Biotechnology with German for Science BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 72% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £41650 | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
Sandwich
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Pharmaceutical Biotechnology BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast |
On campus
Full-time
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Biotechnology with French for Science BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 72% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £41650 | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
Sandwich
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Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Sandwich) BSc | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast |
On campus
Full-time
Sandwich
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FAQ about Biotechnology 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 £27500 15 months after graduation, £26500 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Process, plant and machine operatives (40%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (10%), Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 95. This means that 95% 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.
- Liverpool John Moores University achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #790 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for Liverpool John Moores University.
- Biotechnology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Liverpool John Moores University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Biotechnology students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024