BSc Medical Biology with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Medical Biology with foundation year is a biology degree exploring human biology and medicine. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course holds accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology and culminates in a final-year project. The foundation year focuses on biology, chemistry, mathematics and study skills through modules such as Transition to Higher Education, Investigating Science and Personal Development, Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology, and Principles of Biomolecular Science. Subsequent years cover human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and genetics via compulsory modules including Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Molecular Genetics. Advanced study introduces specialist subjects like Cancer Biology, Neurobiology, Clinical Diagnostic Techniques, and Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, alongside practical training modules such as Research Science in Practice and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Biology, chemistry or other relevant science-related subjects are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 40%
- Left higher education: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Biomolecular Science
- Research Skills for Medical Biology
- Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
- Transition to Higher Education
- Investigating Science and Personal Development
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Microbiology
- Research Science in Practice
- Nutrition and Physical Activity in Health and Disease
- Cancer Biology
- Neurobiology
- Biological Basis of Disease and Therapeutics
- Clinical Diagnostic Techniques
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Project
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Biology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £17,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Healthcare science.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Biology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Biology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 80 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medical Biology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Biology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
40% of students continued into their second year, and 60% left higher education.