Biology
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Watch our video of biology and conservation student, Megan, as she gives us a glimpse into what life was like on her year-long placement at Chester Zoo. Our BSc (Hons) Biology degree offers the chance to gain a solid grounding in the biological sciences – with the flexibility to develop your own interests and learn about the a...
Key highlights
- Optional year-long placement, with past students placed at Chester Zoo
- Solid grounding across the biological sciences
- Flexibility to develop your own interests within biology
- Option to spend a year studying abroad
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points 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 Technica…
- A-level: BCC — or equivalent, to include grade C or above in Biology or Human Biology (with
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — to include in Science, Health
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 106
- UCAS tariff points: 106 — …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,…
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory technician
- Research assistant
- Conservation officer
- Ecologist
- Zookeeper
- Science teacher (with further training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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