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Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Edge Hill University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Edge Hill University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

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.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,500per year

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University information

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, England

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Edge Hill University is home to students and staff from all over the world. It's a vibrant and diverse place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
International students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply before the deadline. The campus is one of the safest in the UK.
The university offers a generous scholarship package to international fee-paying students in recognition of choosing Edge Hill as their study destination.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    49th out of 94 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    125 55%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    34

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    80th

    4

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