Study options

When you study biological sciences at The University of Manchester you can choose from a range of study options.

Whatever your background or career aspirations, we have course variations to suit you. Browse the options below to see a list of courses offered for each option.

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Foundation year

If you want to study biological sciences but don't have the appropriate entry qualifications, a foundation year could be for you.
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Integrated master's

Get research experience and work towards a master’s qualification by undertaking a research project in your fourth year.
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Industrial experience

Get valuable work experience with one of our partner organisations in the UK or overseas on one of our four years courses.
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Modern language

Develop your language skills in French, German Spanish, Italian, Japanese or Mandarin and live abroad while studying for a degree in biosciences.
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Entrepreneurship

Improve your employability by learning about entrepreneurship from experts at our business school and undertaking a placement.