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
Unit grade information
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
International Baccalaureate
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
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
