Overview

Understanding normal and abnormal function brings science to a human context and is critical for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Our programmes range from the study of fundamental science in our human physiology course through to studying the characteristics and diagnosis of disease in biomedical science.

After successful completion of the Science and Engineering Degrees with a Foundation Year (Life Sciences route) course at Manchester Metropolitan University, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees:

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) Human Physiology

BSc (Hons) Biomedicine

A career as unique as you

After successful completion of the foundation year in life sciences, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.

Our biomedical and physiological sciences students are equipped with the skills and knowledge that puts them in demand. Our recent graduates have gone on to study for masters degrees or PhDs, and into a variety of roles – from biomedical scientists, cardiac physiologists and genetic technologists, to science teachers and postgraduate researchers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Methods and Analysis

Studying for Success

Atoms to Organisms

The Human Body and Function

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

72-80 UCAS tariff points.

A levels – grades DDD or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – MMP

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMP

Pearson BTEC National Diploma - DM

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum of 74 UCAS Tariff points

T Levels - We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass as a condition of offer.

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 24 or minimum 72 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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