Edge Hill University

Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Edge Hill UniversityEdge Hill University, United Kingdom

Course overview

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.

Key highlights

  • Covers genetic engineering, biomedicine, molecular biology and microbiology
  • Extensive practical work supports learning throughout the course
  • Learn to use industrial techniques used in biotechnology

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Typical offer 112-120 UCAS tariff points, preferably to include Biology or a related subject, such as Chemistry or Physics.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

    A £1,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to international fee-paying students.

    Up to £1,000
  • Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award

    We are delighted to offer the Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award, a scholarship worth £3,000 for international fee-paying students studying an eligible full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree

    Up to £3,000
  • Sports Scholarship for Applicants

    Gold - up to £1,000; Silver - Up to £500; Bronze - Up to £250 per academic year.

Careers this course leads to

  • Biotechnologist
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Molecular biology research technician
  • Quality control analyst
  • Clinical research associate

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 a year | International: £14,500 a year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edge Hill University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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