Bachelor of Science (BSc)

BSc Biology

Explore the field of biology to find your own areas of interest through our wide-ranging, flexible course.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: C100 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad opportunities
  • Field trips
  • Accredited course

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

Course overview

"I loved the freedom I had to study anything I liked across Biology. Year 1 was very broad, then I began to focus on my favourite topics, while choosing extra units that caught my interest and taking a wider look at biology and society through tutorials.

"Having the opportunity to choose the Research Skills unit in Year 2 was great. I chose to go on the field course to Costa Rica - it's the best thing I've done!"

Sarah Dick / 2016 graduate
  • Delve into the subjects that interest you, from bacteria to plants and animals, and from the molecular level to whole ecosystems.
  • Go on a  field course  in Europe, Africa or Central America to see plants and animals in their natural habitat.
  • Improve your employability by taking this course with an integrated master's year, industrial/professional experience, entrepreneurship or a modern language.

Open days

Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is like. Find out about our upcoming open days.

We also operate campus tours where a student ambassador will tell you all about life at the University. You may also meet with admissions staff, subject to staff availability. These tours run on most days and are open to anybody thinking of applying for any of our courses in biosciences.

To book, please email the Admissions Office at least two weeks before you wish to have a tour to allow us sufficient time to arrange this ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk

Contact details

School/Faculty
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Telephone
+44 (0)161 529 4539
Email
Website
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/biosciences/
School/Faculty overview
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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