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Tuition GBP 21000 (International); GBP 9250.0 (National)
Degree MSc
Duration 48 months
Deadline 2018-01-15
Delivery On Campus']
Location Manchester, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Biotechnology at The University of Manchester is a MSc programme in United Kingdom. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.

Key Program Features

  • Degree: MSc
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 48 months

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from The University of Manchester opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.

Program Curriculum

  • Academic Tutorials Year 1
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • From Molecules to Cells
  • Introduction to Laboratory Science
  • Introduction to Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology
  • Biodiversity
  • Microbes, Man and the Environment
  • Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A-level

Grades AAA-ABB.

  • Your subjects should include 2 `hard sciences\' - Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. You must pass the practical assessments in these subjects .
  • You must have a grade A in one of - Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths.
  • 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.
  • Subjects with overlapping content are not normally accepted together as separate A levels: e.g. Further Maths not accepted alongside Maths; Human Biology not accepted alongside Biology.
  • General Studies is welcomed, but is not normally included as part of the offer.

AS-level

2 AS-Levels at grades BB or higher are acceptable in place of the third non-science A-level.

Unit grade information

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.

GCSE

  • Minimum grade C (or 4 in the newly reformed GCSEs in England) in English Language and Mathematics.
  • Applied GCSE Mathematics courses (e.g. WJEC Mathematics - Numeracy) cannot be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Mathematics.

Key Skills qualification

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.

International Baccalaureate

37-32 points overall including 5 or 6 points in two sciences at Higher level, normally Biology and Chemistry.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21000 (International); GBP 9250.0 (National)

GBP 21000 (International); GBP 9250.0 (National)

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.

About University of Manchester

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University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

University of Manchester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2018-01-15
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months