BSc (Hons) Biotechnology at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Harness biotechnology to address society’s biggest challenges, including disease and food production. Our biotechnology degree covers the creation of synthetic human insulin, biomedical scientific breakthroughs, innovative biomedical technologies and the production of genetically modified foods. It’s based in molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, biochemistry and microbiology and their related laboratory techniques, but its uses go well beyond these disciplines, covering medicine, agriculture and environmental management.

What you will study

Trace the evolution of life, examining the diversity of plants and animals, including humans. Take part in residential fieldwork, where we’ll show you how to complete biological research. And broaden your knowledge of the discipline through modules in cell biology and genetics. Compulsory modules include Biology in Practice; Genetics and Evolution; Introduction to Cell Biology; Ecology; Biodiversity; Chemistry for Biologists; Anatomy and Physiology; Language 1; Research Methods in Biology; Laboratory Masterclass.

Career pathways

So what can you do with a biotechnology degree? You’ll have a range of options open to you across biological and wider graduate employment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: BBC-BBB (A Level) or DMM (BTEC)112-120 UCAS Tariff points. 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. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). 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. Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/biotechnology/

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