BSc Biology with Industrial-Professional Experience (4 Years)
Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements English language: Either GCSE grade C in English Language, IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.5 in any one component) or an equivalent qualification. A level: Grades AAB-BBB. This should include two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry (normally to be taken in one sitting). General Studies is welcomed, but is not normally included as part of the offer. AS level: 2 AS levels are acceptable in place of the third non-science A-level. GCSE: Minimum of grade C in English Language and Mathematics. International baccalaureate: 35-32 points overall including 5 or 6 points in two sciences at Higher level, normally Biology and Chemistry. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Academic titleBSc Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience
Course descriptionCourse description Biology is the study of life processes and comprises many sub-disciplines. First year students are introduced to biochemistry, cell biology, genetics at the molecular and population levels, and biodiversity, in a series of compulsory units. This gives students a base upon which they can specialise in the latter stages of their degree.
The third year of this four year programme is the placement year, during which students complete a research project in an institution in the UK or abroad. The University assists students in finding placements and currently has established links with approximately three hundred institutions, ranging from botanical gardens to the pharmaceuticals industry.
Career opportunities Biology graduates from the University of Manchester go into a variety of careers. About half stay in the life sciences and related disciplines, choosing either to study further research or taught courses such as a Masters or PhD, which could lead onto a career in bioscience, or medicine/dentistry degrees. A significant number go on to complete a science teaching qualification, such as a secondary science PGCE. Graduates from 'with industrial/professional experience' programmes are extremely desirable to employers who require significant relevant work experience.
Those that choose a career outside of the life sciences are highly sought after by large multinationals. Graduate programmes in accountancy, finance, law, marketing and publishing are particularly popular choices for graduates from the Faculty who do not wish to stay in science.
Course fees: For entry in 2008 are £3,145 per annum for home/EU students and £12,900 per annum for international students.