BSc Biotechnology with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Gain a year of workplace experience in the UK or overseas to improve your employability through our four-year course. Spend the third year of your degree gaining valuable work experience to enhance your CV, choosing from placements all over the world. Undertake an enterprise project involving collaboration with entrepreneurs to develop a business plan for a real life-sciences product or service.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a broad introduction to biological sciences, covering key concepts such as: biochemistry genetics microbiology pharmacology molecular biology In addition, you will study fundamental concepts of management and entrepreneurial skills. Year 1 also provides an introduction to the essential data handling and laboratory skills required for all biological scientists. Year 1 compulsory units include Academic Tutorials Year 1, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, From Molecules to Cells, Introduction to Laboratory Science, Introduction to Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology.

Career pathways

The significant and relevant work experience gained during the year of industrial/professional experience makes graduates of this course especially attractive to employers. Our graduates may choose to work in industry, academia or to work for a biotechnology company.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences). International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in higher level subjects, including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any one component. Interview: All applicants who live in the UK are normally interviewed in person at the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 38,000 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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