Course units

Information on our biosciences course units can be found on the Visiting students website.

You will find links to details for each unit on the above page. Each unit page includes descriptions of the course units, how many credits they carry, assessment details, preliminary reading, and so on.  

Timing of course units

Please note that:

  • course units ending in 1, e.g. BIOL31301, take place in Semester 1 only
  • course units ending in 2, e.g. BIOL21132, take place in Semester 2 only
  • course units ending in 0 run during both semesters.

Please bear this in mind when choosing your course units, especially if you are applying to come to Manchester for one semester only. If your exchange is for a single semester rather than a full year, you may only choose course units ending with the relevant semester number.

Credits

Most of our units are worth 10 UK credits, which equates to 5 ECTS credits, but you should check the individual course unit specifications for their credit ratings.

Please ensure that you discuss your choice of course units with the academic adviser at your home university.

You will need to select a full course load:

  • 50-60 Manchester credits per semester (25-30 ECTS)
  • 100-120 Manchester credits for the academic year (50-60 ECTS)

Study requirements

Exchange students are required to do the following in line with the requirements of individual course units.

  • Attend lectures and seminars.
  • Carry out online assessment.
  • Read from the extra reading list.

Changing course units

You can change, add or drop BIOL course units after registering on them, but only within the first two weeks of the unit, and subject to the availability of other course units.  

You must seek approval from your home Exchange Coordinator if you wish to change any of the course units listed on your original Learning Agreement.

Confirmation of their approval should be forwarded by email to exchange.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk. This must be done before the change can be made on the student system.

Students who wish to complete a research project instead of course units should contact us for further details at exchange.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk.