Overview

You can then make that decision from a position of greater knowledge at the end of the first year.

The combination of units taken in the first year of the Life Sciences course offered at The University of Manchester will enable you to transfer to most of our biological and biomedical sciences courses.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment methods vary widely to suit the nature of the course unit and each level of study.

Lecture units are usually assessed by written exam (multiple choice or essay-based), which are held at the end of an academic semester in either January or May/June.

Field courses are usually assessed via oral and written presentations, group work and/or projects.

Practical units are usually assessed by experimental report and/or short written assignment and/or written exam.

The proportion of independent study assignments increases during each year of study.

Career opportunities

Our graduates go into a range of careers, both within the life sciences and in other sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Tutorials

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

From Molecules to Cells

Laboratory Science

Biodiversity

Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)

Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology

Experimental Biology - Human Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

After this date, students can still apply if courses have vacancies, up to 30 June.

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

They require grades AAA-ABB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths (the Hard Sciences). You must have a grade A in at least one Hard Science and pass the practical assessments in these subjects.If your grades are AAB or higher, we will accept a grade A in Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or PE in place of one of the Hard Sciences.

AS-level

They normally require 3 full A-levels. They may exceptionally accept two AS-levels at grades AB or higher in place of the third non-science A-level. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances.

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

36200 GBP / year

≈ 36200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 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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Coursework and assessment

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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