Overview

Biotechnology (Hons) from Edge Hill University is primarily based upon an understanding of genetics, microbiology and associated laboratory techniques, its applications spread well beyond these disciplines, incorporating medicine, agriculture, food science, pollution control and environmental management. Biotechnology is thus one of the most rapidly developing areas of science, and a degree in this subject will equip you for a wide range of industrial employment opportunities, as well as providing a basis for any biology-related post.

Careers

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

You may wish to work in the biotechnology sector where you could find yourself based in a laboratory, using genetic techniques to improve different products or models of study in areas of biotechnology (medical, plant and microbial).

Other career paths in biotechnology include areas such as agriculture, the food industry, the pharmaceutical industry, genetic engineering, and environmental management.

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 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology General Engineering & Technology Genetics View 54 other Bachelors in Biotechnology 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

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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59

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120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Code: B217

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Biology or a related subject, such as Chemistry or Physics, 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 biotechnology.

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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Ormskirk

United Kingdom

500 - 750 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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