Overview

The Biology (Hons) course at Manchester Metropolitan University also allows you to develop your own interests in areas such as vertebrate evolution, bioinformatics, bioengineering, forensic molecular biology, landscape and community ecology, infectious disease and the conservation of biodiversity, to tailor your learning to your career aspirations.

A career as unique as you

Biological sciences graduates may go on to a variety of subject-specific careers in the biological, pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, in medical, public health and environmental services, or in teaching or research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied and Forensic Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Professional Skills In Biology

Exploring Biodiversity

Evolution

Cells and Microorganisms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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79

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 431 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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79

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61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-112 UCAS tariff points.

A levels - grades BCC or equivalent, to include grade C or above in Biology or Human Biology (with Pass in Practical Assessment) or two other science A levels (Geography, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Maths) with a grade C or above in both.

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – Grade DMM in Applied Science or Grade DDM in Animal Management with a minimum requirement of a merit in the 3 compulsory science units (Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Biology, Animal Welfare and Ethics).

City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Animal Management – Grade DDM

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 106 UCAS tariff points

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL5 in Biology.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

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