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Biology courses

Our courses at Edge Hill University are taught in small, friendly groups in a supportive environment by experienced lecturers. Excellent teaching facilities are located in a modern, purpose-built and well-equipped building.

We have an excellent reputation for quality and in an external QAA audit, the department scored 23 out of 24 for its Biology provision for students, one of the highest scores in the country. All our staff are research active, meaning that we keep up-to-date with current developments which we pass on to our students. We’re not a large department, so you won’t get lost in the crowd.

Practical work has always been an essential part of our modules. Students have extensive use of laboratories and cutting edge equipment such as a Scanning Electron Microscope, PCR and climate-controlled insectaries. The local area has a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic habitats for fieldwork. Several modules have residential field courses, including a trip to Cyprus in the first year of our undergraduate courses (cost of this trip and all compulsory field trips included in fees).

Undergraduate courses

Biochemistry

BSc (Hons)

Biology

BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons)

Biotechnology

BSc (Hons)

Ecology and Conservation

BSc (Hons)

Genetics

BSc (Hons)

Plant Science

BSc (Hons)

STEM Foundation Year

Biochemistry

BSc (Hons)

Develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Explore the interface between biology and chemistry on a degree which combines teaching with extensive practical work in state-of-the-art facilities.

UCAS code:
C700
Course length:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Example offers:
112-120 UCAS Tariff points
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Biology

BSc (Hons)

Gain experience in cellular, molecular, genetic and whole organism biology. And understand its impact on commercial and research settings. See how modern biology shapes and challenges society, and carry out fieldwork in rich locations on our BSc (Hons) Biology degree.

UCAS code:
C100
Course length:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Example offers:
112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons)

Cut to the heart of health and disease. Learn to understand the biological and medical principles of life, how diseases develop and are diagnosed, as we ask: how can we create new therapies? All on our biomedical science degree.

UCAS code:
B910
Course length:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Example offers:
112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Biotechnology

BSc (Hons)

Be at the cutting edge of genetic engineering, biomedicine, molecular biology and microbiology. Supported by extensive practical work, you’ll learn to use industrial techniques on our degree in biotechnology, one of the fastest-growing areas of science.

UCAS code:
B217
Course length:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Example offers:
112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Ecology and Conservation

BSc (Hons)

Our planet’s ecosystems are facing huge pressure from human actions. Join our ecology and conservation degree to visit threatened habitats and encounter rare species. Graduate with an understanding of the key issues ecosystems face – and how to protect them.

UCAS code:
C180
Course length:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Example offers:
112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Genetics

BSc (Hons)

Explore molecular, cellular and population genetics, alongside their evolutionary and biotechnological implications. You’ll develop practical laboratory, fieldwork and research skills on our genetics course.

UCAS code:
SRIV
Course length:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Example offers:
112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Plant Science

BSc (Hons)

Plant scientists travel the world and study the fundamental and applied aspects of plants. This degree incorporates extensive practical work underpinned by relevant theory. It provides an opportunity to gain a unique qualification in canopy biology and access.

UCAS code:
CC22
Course length:
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Example offers:
112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:
Edge Hill University

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STEM Foundation Year

Develop the key transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to join science-based degrees in the subject areas of biology, computer science, engineering or geography at Edge Hill University.

UCAS code:
Varies by pathway
Course length:
4 years full-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography and Geology, Mathematics, Physics
Example offers:
72-96 UCAS Tariff points
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Postgraduate courses

Conservation Management

MSc

Doctor of Philosophy

PhD

Masters by Research

MRes

Conservation Management

MSc

Learn the skills, techniques and theories to manage our planet’s ecosystems on our award-winning MSc Conservation Management course. Put knowledge into action with over 25 days of fieldwork on this degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

Course length:
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Biology and Biosciences
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD

Focus on a research area in depth, receive substantial training in a range of research approaches and write a thesis that will demonstrate your understanding of how to develop a critical academic argument.

Course length:
3 years full-time, 4.5 years part-time
Subject area(s):
Research
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Masters by Research

MRes

Receive substantial training in a range of research approaches, developing an appreciation of their theoretical and philosophical underpinnings, before completing a research-based dissertation that focuses on a topic in-depth.

Course length:
1 year full-time, 18 months part-time
Subject area(s):
Research
Location:
Edge Hill University

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Find out more about our research

Work-based learning

In addition to our extensive range of field trips, students in the department also benefit from an optional work-based learning module where they can apply and extend their skills in a professional setting.

Students have work placements with a number of host organisations including the RSPB, National Trust, Sefton Council, the Wildlife Trust , Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the NHS.

Graduates

Our students graduate with a broad range of marketable skills such as problem solving, communication, teamwork, research and project management alongside detailed subject knowledge.

Recent graduates have progressed to successful careers in everything from reserve management to environmental consultancy, including positions as:

  • Wildlife refuge manager in Malaysia
  • NHS Data analyst
  • Nature Reserve Warden
  • Museum Entomology curator
  • Food analyst

Visit the department

To get a sense of what it would be like to study here you can visit the Biology department on one of Edge Hill University’s open days where you will get the opportunity to meet the staff and have a tour around the facilities.

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