Courses
BSc (Hons) Biology
Studying biology gives you the skills and opportunities to advance human knowledge and understanding in today's world, in order to make a difference to tomorrow's world.... A background in biology gives you many skills and increases your career options so you can adapt to the world changing around you. Biology is always relevant to life! (Institute of Biology).
Why Study Biology at Edge Hill University?
Biology at Edge Hill University is taught in small, friendly groups in a supportive environment by experienced teachers. Excellent teaching facilities include a lecture room and laboratories for ecology, biology, environmental chemistry and environmental science, all 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 are not a large department so you won't get lost in the crowd.
What does the course involve?
If you're looking for a Biosciences degree that combines the best of the traditions of the subject with the excitement of the current developments in the subject then this degree programme is for you. We'll equip you with a comprehensive range of biological and other transferable skills, provide a challenging, enjoyable and informative course and give you the basis of a career in the subject or other areas of graduate employment.
The programme incorporates aspects of:
- ecology
- evolution and genetics
- taxonomy and biodiversity
- physiology
There's also an emphasis on the role of Biology in society. As Biology is the science of living things, it makes sense to study organisms where they live naturally wherever possible. At Edge Hill, fieldwork has always been an essential part of our modules and the local area has a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic habitats for fieldwork. Several modules also involve a residential field course.