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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    B217

    Campuses

    Edge Hill University

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 15,500  / year
    Next Intake September-2024

    Biotechnology

    About

    Harness biotechnology to address society's biggest challenges, like disease and food production. Our biotech 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 biotech companies to learn how this sector works and spend a lot of time in practical sessions. Plus, you'll get to use resources like our fluorescence and scanning electron microscopes, DNA extraction equipment, and climate-controlled insectaries.

    Edge Hill is close to some of the UK's best nature reserves. So expect to visit locations including limestone woodlands, hay meadows and dune systems. 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.

    Be at the cutting edge of genetic engineering, biomedicine, molecular biology and microbiology. Supported by practical fieldwork, you'll learn to use industrial techniques on our degree in biotechnology, one of the fastest-growing areas of science.

    What you'll study

    • Year 1
    • Year 2
    • Year 3

    Trace the evolution of life, examining the diversity of plants and animals, including humans. Take part in residential fieldwork, where we'll show you how to complete biological research. And broaden your knowledge of the discipline through modules in cell biology and genetics.

    Disciplines

    Biology

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Saudi Arabia

    Specific entry requirements may differ for each programme, but the information detailed below provides general requirements and some guidance. More information on specific courses can be found in the course catalogue. Each application is assessed on its own merit.

    English Language requirements for individual courses may vary but the minimum requirements can be found here.

    International Foundation Programme

    Students whose qualifications do not meet our general entrance or course requirements may need to take an International Foundation Programme to qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree programme.

    Applicants should have completed the Thawjihiyah (Saudi High School)

    Grade 80%+

    Undergraduate Programmes

    Applicants should have completed an appropriate pre-university programme required
    OR
    Successfully completed the first year in recognised Saudi Arabian University

    GPA of 3.5 or 5.0 depending on course

    International Baccalaureate

    We are happy to accept students who have completed the IB qualification. We will use UCAS Tariff scores to assess a student’s suitability. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. For clarity of entry requirements for the course you’re interested in, please contact the International Office.

    Career

    Your future career

    So what can you do with a biotechnology degree? You'll have a range of options open to you across biological and wider graduate employment.

    Students who complete postgraduate study have gone on to succeed in more specialist biotechnology roles. That's why we think it's wise to consider this as part of your next steps.

    After completing this course, many of our students go on to study our MSc in Conservation Management, Masters by Research (MRes) or PGCE in Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11 – 16). They're also working with the likes of Rentokil Initial and Whickham Laboratories, as well as the NHS. Their titles include technologist, laboratory supervisor, and research scientist.

    You might also consider working on biotechnological advances in a laboratory.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 15,500  / year

    How to Apply

    There are three ways you can apply:

    1. Via UCAS:

    You can apply for full-time undergraduate degree programmes through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)

    Edge Hill’s institution code is EHU E42, and you should ensure that this is entered clearly on your application form, together with the code for the course you wish to apply for. The course codes are listed on the course pages of this website.

    2. Via one of our agents or partners:

    Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included al the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.

    To find your nearest representative, please visit the “Find your country” (add link) page.

    3. Apply direct:

    If you have difficulty accessing apply online then please contact the admissions office for guidance.

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    Biotechnology

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