Why Liverpool?
Liverpool is an incredible place to live and study, with over 800 years of history, an international reputation for high-class sport, music, and architecture, and no end of other cultural experiences for students to take advantage of during their time in the city.
Breadth and diversity
No other university offers such a large School of Biosciences alongside and interacting with the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and the School of Veterinary Science, now combined in a single Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. We offer a breadth of coverage in Biology – from Honours programmes in Zoology through to a range of degrees in the Biomedical Sciences.
Exciting areas of study
Our programmes are at the crossroads between biology and medicine, and are highly relevant to the growth areas of biomedical, pharmaceutical and post-genomic research. Study abroad or in industry. We offer optional field courses overseas in Year Two, and international internships (e.g. in Thailand and China) during the fourth year of our MBiolSci. You can also spend time working in industry as part of our MBiolSci.
Supportive environment
We provide tailored student support through our dedicated team of Academic Advisers, Learning and Teaching Support Officers (LTSOs), and Departmental Disability Contacts. Academic Advisers offer personalised guidance on academic progress and career development, while LTSOs are there to support you with any welfare concerns or difficulties you may experience on your student journey, helping you to find the support you need and referring you to specialist services within the University if required. The Departmental Disability Contacts work closely with central services to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate adjustments and inclusive support throughout their studies.
Excellent facilities
More than £30 million has recently been invested in our facilities, such as our Life Sciences building, the state-of-the art Biosciences building, the Sherrington building, and the Human Anatomy Resource Centre. This ensures your studies are fully supported by the very best in teaching and research equipment.
Students also have access in the latter parts of their programme to our research centres: the Centre for Cell Imaging, the Centre for Genomic Research, and the Centre for Proteomic Research.
Flexibility
We understand that choosing the right biology degree can feel overwhelming. With so many exciting areas to explore, it is not always easy to pick just one. That’s why our programmes have been designed with flexibility in mind. We offer the opportunity to adjust your path as your interests evolve. Find out more.
Global opportunities
Students have the opportunity to study overseas for a period during their degree programme. Opportunities range from summer programmes completed during a summer vacation to a full year spent abroad at one of our exchange partner universities or at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China. Find out more.