23Nov
UndergraduateEdge Hill University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Be at the cutting edge of genetic engineering, biomedicine, molecular biology and microbiology. Supported by extensive practical work, you’ll learn to use industrial techniques on our degree in biotechnology, one of the fastest-growing areas of science. Harness biotechnology to address society’s biggest challenges, including disease and food production. Our biotechnology degree covers the creation of synthetic human insulin and the production of genetically modified foods. It’s based in genetics and microbiology and their related laboratory techniques, but its uses go well beyond these disciplines, covering medicine, agriculture and environmental management. You’ll visit biotechnology companies to learn how this sector works and spend a lot of time in practical sessions. Plus, you’ll get to use resources such as our scanning electron microscope, DNA extraction and purification facilities and microbiology suite. Biotechnology is one of the fastest developing areas of science. Getting a degree in this subject will help you secure work in many biology-related fields.
Modules
Please visit our website for information on available modules.
Assessment method
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination tailored to suit the subject area of each module. An extremely wide range of coursework is employed which may include practical portfolios, project reports, website development, product development, plus individual and group oral presentations.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B217
- Institution code:
- E42
- Campus name:
- Ormskirk (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
International students should visit our website for further information: www.edgehill.ac.uk/international
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
T Level - M
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards. For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email [email protected].
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Visit edgehill.ac.uk/moneymatters for more information.
Provider information
Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
L39 4QP