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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B219

Biotechnology with STEM Foundation Year

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

Course Overview

Offered by Edge Hill University, the BSc (Hons) Biotechnology with STEM Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to develop scientific skills and knowledge, tailored to your individual needs, that will enable you to progress onto the first-year of selected science-based degrees at Edge Hill University. The programme equips you with the key transferable skills needed for higher education and future employment. It is suitable if you meet the University’s minimum entry criteria but do not meet the subject-specific requirements for science-based courses or wish to extend your scientific knowledge base prior to joining a relevant degree. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics for Science
Chemistry Fundamentals
Biology Essentials
Physics for Scientists
Laboratory Skills and Scientific Practice
Academic Skills for Higher Education
Data Analysis and Statistics
Scientific Communication and Critical Thinking
UCAS Code:B219
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - DDD

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

UCAS Points72

🗣️ 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 (4 years)£58,000

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

90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Biotechnology with STEM Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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