Why study Biosciences?
Discover the fascinating world of biological and biomedical sciences
Our degrees give you flexibility to explore your interests.
Learn from experts in the field and open the door to a world of opportunities.
The size and scale of the bioscience community at Manchester means there are always opportunities for you to cross into related areas and find your niche. With so many options, Manchester will have the right course for you!
Explore your interests
Your course, your way
Whether you already know what subject you want to study or you want time to discover your passion, we have a course for you.
Our universal biosciences first year makes it easy to switch between most of our 60+ undergraduate course options before you start the second year.
Whatever area of biosciences you study, you’ll develop your skills as a scientist in modern lab facilities at the heart of our Oxford Road campus.
Why I chose the MSci in Neuroscience
Oliver explains what drew him to the Neuroscience integrated master's course at Manchester.
Following my interests through Biomedical Sciences with Spanish
Callum talks about his experience of combining biosciences with a modern language for his degree.
Read the blog : Following my interests through Biomedical Sciences with Spanish
Switching to an industrial placement course
Biomedical Sciences student Anne explains why and how she switched to a course with a year in industry.
My placement year in the pharmaceutical industry
Natalie talks about her placement year on the BSc Biochemistry with Industrial/Professional Experience course.
Read the blog : My placement year in the pharmaceutical industry
Service learning
Work in collaboration with community groups, organisations and schools to expand your skills and knowledge through service learning.
Study options
Tailor your degree
Study for an extra year to obtain an integrated master's (MSci). Most of our courses also have language, industrial/professional experience or entrepreneurship options.
Foundation year
Want to study biosciences but don't have the appropriate entry qualifications?
Find out how our foundation year can help to prepare you.
Enhance your studies
We know that life at university is about more than lectures, so we give you the opportunity to gain life experiences and skills that will set you apart once you graduate.
From our students
Making the most of my BSc Biomedical Sciences studies
Khemani talks about the Biomedical Sciences course and offers advice to new students who want to make the most of their studies.
Read the blog : How I’m making the most of my BSc Biomedical Sciences studies
Pursuing an integrated master's in neuroscience
MSci Neuroscience student Aleina discusses her academic journey so far.
Read the blog : Pursuing an integrated master’s in Neuroscience
Designing a final-year project
Biotechnology student Dorsa talks about the ins and outs of the final-year project.
Studying abroad on my Biology course
Maddy tells us what she got out of studying in Australia for a semester in Year 2 of her course.
Undertaking the Life Sciences Enterprise Project
Sana talks about exploring business and consultancy in the final year of her Medical Physiology course.
Read the blog : Undertaking the Life Sciences Enterprise Project
A day in the life of a Biomedical Sciences student
Marli takes us through a typical day at university.
Read the blog : A day in the life of a Biomedical Sciences student
Studying at Manchester as an American student
Olivia talks about what it's like to study biosciences at Manchester as a student from the US.
Read the blog : Studying at Manchester as an American student
Why I chose to study with industrial experience
Sarah explains why she decided to take the industrial experience option on her Biomedical Sciences course.
Read the blog : Why I chose to study with industrial experience
Careers
What will you do with a degree in biosciences?
A degree in biosciences can help you develop skills you can use in a wide range of careers. What will you choose to specialise in?
Meet some of our graduates doing amazing things with their bioscience degrees...
Past students' career choices
Jenn Thomson, global project co-ordinator and diver
Jenn's Zoology with Industrial/Professional Experience course has led her into a diverse, globe-trotting career.
Read the blog : From Zoology student to expedition scuba diver: my journey around the world
Niall Gilding, medical affairs advisor
Niall's Molecular Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience degree has taken him into a role at GlaxoSmithKline.
Tori Blakeman, PR account director
Tori's Neuroscience degree led her into PR and communications for science and innovation organisations.
Tom Parry, self-shooting assistant producer
Tom's biosciences degree helped him into a role at the BBC Natural History Unit.
Simon Stones, senior medical writer
Simon's Biomedical Sciences with Industry/Professional Experience course led him into medical communications.
Ed Wright, zoologist
Ed has observed all kinds of animals in different locations thanks to his degree with a modern language.
Annie Mbako, diversity and inclusion consultant
Annie's Biomedical Sciences course helped her recognise the adaptability she needed to work for herself.
Read the blog : Annie Mbako, diversity and inclusion consultant
More career insights from our alumni
Network manager, consultant ecologist, PhD student and senior medical science liaison: learn more about the careers of our biosciences graduates.
Read the blog : Biosciences career destinations: insights from our alumni
Courses
Biosciences degrees
Biosciences gives you a range of three year courses to choose from, with a variety of four year study options available too.
BSc courses (3 years)
Making an application
Apply for biosciences
If you have any questions, email us at ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk.
If you’re ready to apply to a bioscience degree at Manchester, here’s what you need to know.
Contact us
In the Biosciences section
In the Biosciences section
There's lots of information in this section for you to explore.
Undergraduate information
There's more to discover about becoming an undergraduate on our Faculty and main University websites. Here are some links to get you started.