If you study Bioinformatics BSc at XJTLU you can study Biological Sciences at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. or see all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.
Study Biological Sciences at Liverpool to focus on the study of living things, and understand how they respond to each other and the world around them.
This programme allows you to pursue your own areas of specific interest and to have an appreciation of the full range of the subject.
A progressive series of laboratory and lecture modules cover most aspects of the Biological Sciences, with students able to select topics to match their interests.
Across both years there are options to choose laboratory practicals. Each experience gives an invaluable opportunity to see what real scientific research is like and to work alongside staff who are international authorities in their fields.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.
The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.
2025 tuition fee (full) - £29,100
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £26,190
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £21,825
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
In your second year you’ll expand your range of knowledge building those essential research skills, experimental design and analysis together with professional skills preparing you for a career within or outside the area of biological sciences. You will study animal and human behaviour, and explore the relationship between cells and how they sense and respond to their environment. In addition, you will have optional modules from a variety of disciplines, enabling you to follow your interest in cellular biology, therapeutics, infection biology, human and animal physiology, marine ecology and comparative/animal biology.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three will provide an unparalleled opportunity for you to learn at the cutting edge of biological sciences research and be taught by world-leading academics in your choice of subjects. You can choose modules from a variety of disciplines exploring the breadth of biology, ranging from ecology, evolution, and conservation biology to cancer biology, infection biology, molecular systems biology and pharmacology to veterinary infection, immunology and pathology. You will also have the option to develop advanced practical computational skills and the opportunity to take a physical or virtual placement. Central to this year is the research project where you will plan and execute your own research, analyse and critically evaluate data and communicate your research findings in your chosen specialisation.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESEARCH PROJECT (BIOS301) | 30 |
| INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK (BIOS302) | 15 |
| RESEARCH METHODS (BIOS303) | 15 |
| APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIOS308) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
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