BSc (Hons) Medical Biology at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Our Royal Society of Biology accredited BSc (Hons) Medical Biology is a great opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of human biology from a medical perspective. It’s designed to equip you with the skills and understanding needed for a career in biomedical science or prepare you for further study, including graduate-level entry into Medicine or Dentistry.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time, foundation year route available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Investigating Science and Personal Development, Introduction to Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Research Science in Practice, Nutrition and Physical Activity in Health and Disease, Cancer Biology, Neurobiology, Biological Basis of Disease and Therapeutics, Clinical Diagnostic Techniques, among others.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you’ll have gained a highly transferable skill set that can be adapted to a huge range of careers and work environments in both the public and private sectors. Medical biologists are employed in healthcare, biotechnology, medical research and pharmaceutical fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points. Your Level 3 subjects must include biology or chemistry (or equivalent); for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. Please note that Health and Social Care is not acceptable as a biology or science-related subject. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £52,500 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=C200-D&code2=0013

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