Biology and Biosciences Courses

Students conduct a small mammal trapping during fieldwork in woodland near the University.

Our MSc Conservation Management combines the expertise of the field biologist with practical experience of managing habitats. A firm emphasis is placed on fieldwork, biological identification skills and experience of a broad range of management issues.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of biodiversity, geographic information systems and conservation practice, explore the diversity of terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, and learn field-based monitoring techniques for mammals and amphibians.

There is also the opportunity to explore particular Biosciences subjects in depth on our MRes Masters by Research or you can train to teach Biology in secondary schools on the PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) (Age Phase 11-16) with QTS.

Courses

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Conservation Management

MSc

Gain an in-depth understanding of biodiversity and undertake over 25 days of fieldwork on a programme accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

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Course Length:	1 Year Full-Time 2 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Conservation Management	MSc	Apply Direct

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.

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Course Length:	1 Year Full-Time 18 Months Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)

PGCE

Discover how to pique the curiosity of secondary school pupils aged 11-16 in the world around them, helping them develop practical and analytical skills in Biology, as you gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

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UCAS Code:	C1X1
Course Length:	1 Year Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Masters by Research	MRes	Apply Direct
Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)	PGCE	C1X1

Facilities

A student looks down a microscope while undertaking research in the Plant Science laboratory. The Biosciences building incorporates impressive, modern laboratories, offering exciting and highly relevant practical experience in some of the best equipped facilities in the country.

Resources include fluorescence and scanning electron microscopes, DNA extraction and analysis equipment, climate controlled insectories and specialist information technology facilities. A dedicated microbiology suite is located in the adjacent Tech Hub building.

A number of the leading nature reserves in the country are in close proximity. You will be taught within a short travelling distance of impressive field sites such as one of the finest saltmarsh and dune systems in Europe, restored mires of international importance, hay meadows and limestone woodlands. Almost adjacent to the University is a farm sympathetically managed for biodiversity, as well as a mixed woodland.

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A student selects epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants) for an experiment on plant water relations.

A student checks the heath of a plant that is being used for an experiment on plant water relations.

Two students discuss the pros and cons of using different surfaces to grow plants as part of an experiment on plant water relations.

A student sprays water onto tropical Bromeliaceae (Pineapple family) in the Plant Science laboratory.

A student collects seeds from tropical Bromeliaceae (Pineapple family) in the Plant Science laboratory.

A lecturer demonstrates to a small group of students how to use plant turgor sensors.

A student measures the roots of plants that were grown under different drought conditions in the Plant Science laboratory.

A student attaches a turgor probe to a fern leaf to measure plant water relations.

Students work on tropical Bromeliaceae (Pineapple family) in the Plant Science laboratory.

Students handle a model of the human body while learning about the respiratory system during a Human Biology lesson.

A student looks down a microscope while undertaking research in the Plant Science laboratory.

A student looks down a microscope during a practical session in a laboratory.

A student demonstrates genomic DNA extraction in a laboratory.

Students undertake practical experiments, pouring liquid into a small container, in a laboratory.

Students look down microscopes during a practical session in a laboratory.

Students use an anaerobic chamber, an atmosphere control unit which is used when working with oxygen sensitive materials, in a laboratory.

A student analyses samples using gas chromatography.

A student refers to a chart to determine the carbon source preference of newly isolated bacteria.

Students carefully transfer their Western blotting gel loaded with protein samples.

Students prepare Blotting chambers for protein analysis for their biomedical research projects.

Students learn how to analyse proteins isolated from cells in culture.

Student prepare paraffin sections with a semi-automated microtome.

Freshly prepared paraffin sections are placed on a hot plate. A student labels samples while they dry off.

A student is working at the microtome. A sample has been cut and is now being collected from the floating bath to be mounted on a slide.

Students wearing personal protection, including a face mask, work at the safety cabinets in the cell culture room.

A student wearing a face mask studies a cell culture vessel for close inspection.

A student examines cells through an inverted microscope.

Students work at the safety cabinet in cell culture, conducting routine procedures including pipetting.

Students performing various routine tasks, including pipetting and using microscopes, in a cell culture laboratory.

A student analyses a stained tissue sample using a Leica DMi8 fully-automated fluorescence microscope.

A student works in the Latrielle Invertebrate Ecology Laboratory, studying the beetle collection.

A student uses the centrifuge to precipitate cultured bacteria.

A student sets a Polymerase chain reaction to make copies of a DNA segment.

A student looks at bacterial growth on Petri dishes.

A student looks at bacterial growth in liquid culture.

A student looks at an antimicrobial assay result.

A student loads the incubator with bacterial Petri dishes.

Four students conduct fieldwork in woodland near the University.

Students conduct fieldwork in woodland near the University.

Students conduct a small mammal trapping during fieldwork in woodland near the University.

Open Days and Virtual Events

Prospective students and their family members tour the Biosciences facilities during an open day. If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way we usually recommend to gain an insight into the student experience is by attending an open day.

Our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including biology and biosciences, through a series of online activities.

You can view exclusive video content, including pre-recorded presentations about the University and our courses, take a virtual tour of the campus, and find out more about student life, accommodation and student support.

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Chat Online with our Postgraduate Recruitment Manager

If you’re interested in postgraduate study at Edge Hill University, you can chat online with Rachael Buckley, our Postgraduate Recruitment Manager.

Rachael will be online every Wednesday between 10am and 2pm to answer any questions you might have about our postgraduate courses, entry criteria or how to apply.

You are also welcome to get in touch with us via live chat at any other time, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, when our Course Enquiries team will be happy to assist you.

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