Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements English language: Either GCSE grade C, IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.5 in any component) or an equivalent qualification. A level: Grades AAB-BBB. This should include 2 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 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 Life Sciences
Course descriptionThis degree programme is designed for students who are committed to the Life Sciences but have not yet decided on the area in which they want to specialise. Students can then make that decision from a position of greater knowledge at the end of the first year. The combination of modules taken in the first year enables students to transfer to most of the degree programmes within the Faculty of Life Sciences.
Special features
You can transfer between most life sciences degree programmes at the end of the first year, and sometimes after.
You can opt on, or off, the Sandwich Year placement.
Foundation Year available.
Career opportunities
Bioscience 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. 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.