Biology and Biosciences
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 produce an animation showing a biological process, curate a museum collection, or even join us on a field trip (paid for by us).
Our BSc (Hons) Biology degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, and graduates become associate members.
All our students enjoy a residential field trip, while some also explore tree-top environments with an intensive climbing course.
Past students have spent a year researching in a Chicago genetics lab, a Sydney hospital, or Estonia’s University of Tartu.
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 biology degree.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- 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.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- 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 practical fieldwork, you’ll learn to use industrial techniques on our degree in biotechnology, one of the fastest-growing areas of science.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- 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.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- 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.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- 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 reveal how important plants are to human wellbeing. This degree is one of our most practical courses, and comes with an opportunity to gain a rare qualification in canopy biology and access.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- 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 engineering, computer science or geography at Edge Hill University.
- Course Length:
- 4 years
- Example Offers:
- 96 - 104 UCAS Tariff points
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Discover Biology and Biosciences at Edge Hill University
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.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 insectaries 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’ll 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.
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