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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!

On this page:

  • Explore your interests
  • Study options
  • Careers
  • Making an application
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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 70+ 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.

How my first year helped me decide my future

Lauren thought she wanted to study genetics, but after discovering her interest in broader topics, she switched to biomedical sciences.

Read the blog : How the biosciences universal first year helped to shape my future

Cartoon showing the choice between the old way and the new way.

From biology to neuroscience

Preeyah started off on a broad biological sciences degree, but realised that her interests lay in neuroscience.

Read the blog : It’s never too late to change your mind

Preeyah and friend.

A week in the life of a biosciences student

Genetics student Kali takes you through a typical week in her studies.

Read the blog : A week in the life of a 2nd year Genetics student.

Kali outside the Stopford Building, South Campus.

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.

  • Integrated master’s (MSci)
  • Industrial/professional experience
  • Modern language
  • Entrepreneurship
A team discussing a plan outside a coffee shop.

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.

Find out more : about a foundation year in Biosciences.

Students undertaking an experiment in a multi-user lab.

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.

  • Field courses
  • Final year project
  • Study abroad
A student examines a fish on a field course.

From our students

Settling in as an international student

Biomedical sciences student, Kartik, talks about adjusting to university life after moving to the UK from India.

Read the blog : Blog about settling in as an international student

International student Kartik

What I gained volunteering for the NHS

Poppy talks about volunteering in a pathology department during her biomedical sciences degree.

Read the blog : Blog on Poppy's experience volunteering for the NHS

Biomedical student Poppy

My scholarship: water polo and biochemistry

Athlete James talks about balancing his biochemistry studies with his commitment to his sport.

Read the blog : Blog on my sports scholarship alongside biochemistry degree

Athlete James playing water polo

Life in the lab

Sarah explains how her integrated master's has given her a chance to try out a career in research.

Read the blog : Life in the Lab on a Biosciences MSci course: Sarah’s story

Sarah holding up her final assessment piece.

Study abroad: Semester in Sydney

Biotechnology student, Bhumiben Shukla, has recently enjoyed a semester at the University of Sydney.

Read the blog : The University of Manchester meets the University of Sydney

Bhumiben outside the Sydney Opera House.

My foundation year: Lauren's story

Lauren chose a foundation year after only electing to study one science based subject at A-Level.

Read the blog : How my foundation year set me up perfectly for my time at Manchester

Whitworth arch from Brunswick Gardens in springtime.

My field trip to Costa Rica

Read about Benedict's first two weeks on his field course in Costa Rica.

Read the blog : Costa Rica: Tropical Ecosystems Field Course

Students on a river cruise in Costa Rica.

My year in an Indonesian wildlife centre

For her placement, Claudia opted to go all the way to Indonesia to work in the Cikananga Wildlife Center.

Read the blog : Placement Perspectives: My year in an Indonesian wildlife centre

Staff and students at the Cikananga Wildlife Center.

Placement in South Africa

Zoology student Jennifer's placement year took her to South Africa to study animals in the wild.

Read the blog : Zoology South Africa placement: my year on (what looks like!) Mars

Penguin.

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

Peter Fison, documentary producer

Peter's Zoology degree has helped him translate science into wildlife stories for big documentary makers like the BBC.

Read the blog : From Zoology at Manchester to the BBC

Peter Fison sitting on top of a vehicle.

Ed Wright, zoologist

Ed has observed all kinds of animals in different locations thanks to his degree with a modern language.

Read the blog : Meerkats, monkeys and modern languages.

Ed Wright in a jungle.

Becky Williams, science teacher

Becky's degree inspired her to study for a PhD here and train to be a teacher at the same time.

Read the blog : If you don’t know what you want to do yet, don’t panic!

Becky impresses her students with a science demonstration.

Lindsay Taylor, education officer

Lindsay combines conservation and education with her job at Flamingo Land zoo.

Read the blog : A day in the life of an Education Officer at Flamingo Land

A hedgehog used in the 'Meet the creature' session at Flamingo Land.

Tori Blakeman, PR account manager

Love science but don't want to be a scientist? Try a career in science communication, like Tori did.

Read the blog : Arts and Sciences DO go together.

Tori and two course mates presenting 'Brainwaves' on Fuse FM radio.

Kai Hove, study manager

Kai explains what his day-to-day duties are as a study manager and offers advice to those who are currently studying Biochemistry.

Read the blog : What it’s like to work on clinical trials.

Graphic illustrating a human head.

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)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biology with Science and Society
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Biochemistry
  • Medical Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Zoology

Study options (4 years)

With a foundation year

With an integrated master's

With a modern language

With industrial/professional experience

Entrepreneurship

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.

The application process

How to apply for a bioscience degree at Manchester.

Read more

International applicants

View international entry requirements.

Read more

Contact us

Have any questions? Get in touch.

Biosciences course enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)161 529 4539

Email: ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk

General undergraduate enquiries

Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2077

Email: study@manchester.ac.uk

In the Biosciences section

In the Biosciences section

There's lots of information in this section for you to explore.

  • Study options
  • Field courses
  • Study abroad
  • Application process
  • International entry requirements
  • Careers
  • Teaching and learning
  • Anatomy facilities

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.

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