BSc Biology

Edge Hill University BSc Biology is a three-year, full-time undergraduate program that is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and aims to give all its students experience in different fields of biology, including cellular, molecular, genetic, as well as whole organism biology. The curriculum also incorporates significant laboratory practicals and fieldwork in different locations, with overseas field trips being a particularly distinct aspect of the course.

Learning is delivered by specialist staff whose study ensures that the materials are up to date and students’ progress is assessed through coursework, practical, and examination. The first year includes mandatory courses (such as Biology in Practice and Introduction to Cell Biology) and a selection of optional courses that enable students to start tailoring the subject of study to their interests.

Edge Hill University is a campus-based public university in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, established in 1885 and has since been recognised as the Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. The university has three academic faculties, namely, Arts and Sciences, Education, and Health and Social Care, providing the university with a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The university’s wide range of courses is offered in subjects including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts, together with its highly respected teacher training and nursing programmes. Edge Hill has also invested more than 350 million in facilities during the past ten years, providing the student population with a comfortable environment as well as modern amenities.

You need to submit a personal statement discussing your reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding your studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also needed. You also have the option to upload your CV along with your applications to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants typically need 112–120 UCAS Tariff points, including BBC-BBB at A-Level or a Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) for a BTEC Extended Diploma, a T-Level (Merit), an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. 
• International students can submit A-level equivalents.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in all sections. Other equivalent test scores, like PTE, are also accepted.

The tuition fee for full-time international undergraduate students taking the BSc Biology at Edge Hill University is £17,000 per year.

The university offers several scholarships and bursaries to support students. Many are awarded automatically based on eligibility criteria, while others require an application or nomination. Edge Hill University also has competitive international scholarship packages to assist with the cost of study. For example, some undergraduate development scholarships are worth up to £3,000 towards the first year's tuition fees for international students. All full-time, overseas fee-paying students are automatically considered for a scholarship when applying. The university also operates a Student Opportunity Fund to support students financially in pursuing career-enhancing opportunities.

Graduates have gone into roles such as:

• Nature Conservationist
• Genetic Counsellor
• Researcher
• Medical Representative
• Pharmacological Scientist
• Ecological Consultant

You can submit your application for the Edge Hill University BSc Biology course through UCAS. Our trained counsellors are available to assist you through this process.