BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematical Sciences BSc (Hons) (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College). This four-year programme begins with a foundation year taken at Carmel College before progression into the Department of Mathematical Sciences for the remainder of the studies.
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What students say
Based on about 88 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 305 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 54%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 62%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College) at University of Liverpool do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College) at University of Liverpool?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College) at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College) at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematical Sciences (Foundation, 4 year route with Carmel College) at University of Liverpool?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.