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This is your future

Biosciences

The world needs bioscientists now more than ever. Study a degree where you can explore your interests, learn from experts and unlock a world of opportunities.

  • Introduction
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Your place at Manchester

Congratulations on your offer of a place on a biosciences course at Manchester.

Choose Manchester and you'll benefit from world-class teaching from experts across a wide range of areas of bioscience.

7th in the UK for biosciences (QS 2024).

A wide range of UK and overseas placements.

Meet your Director of Education

Welcome message and information about studying with us

Your Biosciences experience at Manchester

Do more at Manchester

Studying biosciences is a great way to explore your interests and prepare for an exciting array of careers.

You'll benefit from excellent facilities and different ways to gain experience outside of lectures.

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Tour our facilities

VIDEO: Follow student Tom on a tour of the biosciences facilities at Manchester.

Talking Science: Circadian lighting

VIDEO: Hear student Grace talk about research into the impact of electric light on our bodies.

Events

Find out more about Manchester

As an offer holder, you have the opportunity to learn more about life at Manchester through our events and tours.

Once you've received an offer from us, you'll get an email with a link to book on to one of our on-campus or online events for offer holders.

These events will include an information session, a student-led campus tour (excluding accommodation), and practical demonstrations in our teaching labs.

You and your parents or guardians will be able to find out more about the course you've applied for, the University and the city. You'll have the chance to talk to staff and students, and see some of the great facilities available on campus.

Upcoming events

  • 5 February 2025
  • 19 February 2025
  • 19 March 2025
  • 26 March 2025
  • 7 May 2025

You will receive, or may have already received, further communication about accommodation tours from the University’s Student Recruitment and Marketing Team. These tours will take place on the following dates this year:

  • Wednesday, 12 February 2025
  • Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Wednesday, 5 March 2025
  • Wednesday, 19 March 2025
  • Wednesday, 2 April 2025

You will need to complete the accommodation tour form if you are interested in attending one of these tours. Please note, these are separate from offer-holder days. The only date that coincides with the Biosciences offer holder events is Wednesday, 19 March 2025. Unfortunately we are unable to change these dates.

The School of Biological Sciences’ online information sessions for 2025 entry offer holders took place on 26 February 2025 and 30 April 2025.

You can watch a recording of the April session on YouTube.

A student-guided campus tour can be booked for a date that suits you. Please email us to book a tour.

Email: ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk

Your course

Courses within this subject area

Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.

Follow the relevant link for details about the course you have an offer for:

Courses

  • Biochemistry BSc
  • Biology BSc
  • Biology with Science and Society BSc
  • Biomedical Sciences BSc
  • Biosciences with a Foundation Year
  • Biotechnology BSc
  • Genetics BSc
  • Immunology BSc
  • Life Sciences BSc
  • Medical Biochemistry BSc
  • Medical Physiology BSc
  • Microbiology BSc
  • Molecular Biology BSc
  • Neuroscience BSc
  • Pharmacology BSc
  • Zoology BSc

Study options

Many of our BSc courses are available with a variety of four-year study options.

  • With a foundation year
  • With an integrated master's
  • With a modern language
  • With industrial/professional experience
  • With entrepreneurship

Your next steps

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Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.

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Contact us

Email: ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk

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