BSc (Hons) Biology

Exploring the very mysteries of life is the essence of biology. It is at the vanguard of research into global issues such as disease, cloning, assessing health risks from foods, and humanity’s impact on our planet. Studying the full range of life, from molecules through to entire ecosystems, you will also gain an appreciation of the issues that biological advances present to society. You will develop this understanding of the scope and limitations of biological knowledge on a degree that is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes extensive lab work and fieldwork in a rich diversity of habitats. The combination of technical, analytical and communication skills makes our graduates extremely employable.

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Biology or a related subject, such as Chemistry, Geography or Psychology, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Other subjects will be considered if you have demonstrable interest or experience in biology.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 112-120 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.

• A Level: BBC-BBB;
• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
• T Level: Overall grade of Merit;
• International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply;
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/courses/biology/

You can join one of the following careers:

• Biologist
• Microbiologist
• Biomedical Researcher
• Laboratory Technician
• Biomedical Scientist