Overview

At Biology (Hons) from Edge Hill University you will develop this understanding of the scope and limitations of biological knowledge on a degree that is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes extensive lab work and fieldwork in a rich diversity of habitats. The combination of technical, analytical and communication skills makes our graduates extremely employable.

Careers

The knowledge, skills and personal attributes you will gain will enable you to compete successfully for biological and wider graduate employment or to engage with lifelong learning, research and enquiry.

As a graduate of a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, you will be eligible to receive one year of free membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Associate level. The Royal Society of Biology is the UK’s leading professional body for the biological sciences. As an Associate member, you will be able to take advantage of unique opportunities to engage with the life sciences, share your passion for biology and develop your professional network.

Career paths include areas such as laboratory and field-based scientific enquiry, ecologist, laboratory scientist, environmental management and protection, or researcher. This degree route is also suitable for those who wish to become teachers (further training required).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology in Practice

Genetics and Evolution

Cell Biology

Ecology

Biodiversity

Chemistry for Biologists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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OTE

120

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Ecology Biochemistry View 317 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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78

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Code: C100

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Biology or a related subject, such as Chemistry, Geography or Psychology, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Other subjects will be considered if you have demonstrable interest or experience in biology.

A Level: BBC-BBB;

BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);

T Level: Overall grade of Merit;

International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply;

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

English Language Requirements

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Ormskirk

500 - 750 GBP /month

Living costs

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