Courses
Research? Field work? Lab work at a pharmaceutical company? Biology and biosciences at Edge Hill prepares you for a range of roles where you can make a real impact.
With academics making discoveries in biomedical science, ecology, taxonomy and microbiology, you’ll be immersed in a rich research environment. When you’re not writing lab reports, we might ask you to create educational web pages, curate a museum collection or even join us on a field trip (paid for by us).
- Our Biology degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, and graduates become associate members. This opens up doors to many career development opportunities.
- To help you apply your knowledge, we keep fieldwork at the heart of all our programmes. For many courses, students carry out research in Cyprus, while others explore tree-top environments with an intensive climbing course.
- Benefit from a whole host of opportunities – past students have spent a year working in a genetics lab in Chicago, a Sydney hospital, or the University of Tartu in Estonia assisting biology research.
Courses
| Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | BSc (Hons) | C100 |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | B910 |
| Biotechnology | BSc (Hons) | B217 |
| Ecology and Conservation | BSc (Hons) | C180 |
| Genetics | BSc (Hons) | SRIV |
| Plant Science | BSc (Hons) | CC22 |
Student Views
Biology in the News
- Save Our Butterflies: EHU student leads new research
- Are Britain’s young people going plant blind?
- New law to curb deforestation in supply chains won’t address bigger climate change issues
- Edge Hill Ecology graduate becomes budding TV star
- Plant science applicant providing PPE for NHS
- Buzzin’ campus
- Edge Hill biologists feature in national science programme
EHU Insight on The Conversation
Facilities
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 IT facilities. A dedicated microbiology suite is located in the adjacent Tech Hub.
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. Just a short walk from the University is a farm sympathetically managed for biodiversity, as well as a mixed woodland.
Biosciences Building 360 Virtual Tour
External View
Bioscience Laboratory
Biotechnology Laboratories
Gallery
Open Days and Virtual Events
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.
