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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B217

Biotechnology

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BSc (Hons) Biotechnology at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Biology and Genetics
Microbiology and Industrial Applications
Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways
Genetic Engineering and DNA Technology
Cell Biology and Biotechnological Processes
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Drug Development
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:B217
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

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Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-03-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
48%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
53%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Biotechnology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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