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Explore a fascinating area of biology: a microscopic world inhabited by single-celled organisms which drives all other facets of the natural world. While rooted in the fundamental theori
Our BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology degree allows you to investigate fundamental and applied aspects of microbiology and molecular biology. Emphasis is placed on the environmental, industrial, clinical and research applications of molecular biology techniques, particularly focused on DNA research technology. A significant aspect of the course emphasises the application of these technologies within biotechnological, medical and environmental microbiology.
Taught by research-active academics, the course has been designed to give a wide-ranging experience for students with real-world relevance. Typical areas of study may include biotechnology, medical microbiology, genetics of micro-organisms, environmental microbiology and techniques and applications in molecular biology. Throughout your degree, your studies will be supported by access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment.
Study biology at Manchester Met and you’ll have the option to study in Europe, North America or Australasia, giving you the opportunity to expand your horizons and spend the third year at a university overseas. Alternatively, you have the option of spending your third year working on a placement in industry or at a relevant non-governmental organisation (NGO), before returning to Manchester for the final year of your course.
A levels - grades BCC or equivalent, to include grade C or above in Biology or Human Biology (with Pass in Practical Assessment)
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – Grade DMM in Applied Science. Animal Management does NOT meet the biological science subject requirement for this course.
T Level: Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science.
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.
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade C in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
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.
Recent microbiology and molecular biology graduates have found employment across a wide range of sectors including industrial research laboratories, medical communications, pharmaceutical companies, environmental consultancies and nature conservation organisations.
Our biology courses are designed to equip you with transferable skills that may also be applied to non-subject-specific career pathways such as in management, local government, teaching or the civil service. For those who wish to continue their studies, there is a range of postgraduate degrees here at Manchester Met across the breadth of biological and healthcare sciences.
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