Biology courses
Our graduates gain the skills and experience to stand out in today’s job market.
You will learn from supportive academics who are actively involved in research, with access to state-of-the-art facilities such as electron microscopes, cell culture and histology suite, climate-controlled insectaries, and molecular biology laboratories.
You will gain hands-on experience both in the laboratory and in the field, while also developing transferable skills like teamwork, communication, and presentation. Around half of your assessments will be practical or field-based, so you can put your learning into action.
You can take up exciting opportunities to study abroad in countries such as Sweden, Macau and the U.S.A. to experience university learning in a different country. Many of our modules also involve national and international trips, including a research skills residential in Scotland is as part of your first year of undergraduate study, all at no extra cost.
Our teaching approach shines through, as our graduates are most likely in the Northwest to enter skilled employment within fifteen months of finishing their degree (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024 – Biology) and our courses are ranked within the top ten nationally (Guardian University Guide 2026 – Biology).
Come start your learning journey at university with us to gain the knowledge, experience, and skills to launch a rewarding career in the biological sciences.
Undergraduate courses
Postgraduate courses
Graduates
Our graduates develop a broad set of marketable skills, equipping them for a wide range of careers and further study.
With hands-on experience, strong scientific training, and opportunities to work with leading academics, our students are well prepared for the next steps in their careers.
Recent graduates have gone on to succeed in a wide range of professions across academia, industry, healthcare, and government, including:
- NHS Medical Laboratory Assistant
- NHS Physician Associate
- Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor
- Laboratory Supervisor (industry)
- Laboratory Technician (industry or academia)
- Plant Pest Risk Analyst at DEFRA
- Senior Ornithologist
- Wildlife Survey Officer
- Environmental Advisor (construction sector)
- Biological Data and GIS Officer
- PhD or MRes postgraduate researcher
- Marie Curie Fellow
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, current students or recent graduates. and have a tour around the facilities.