BSc Genetics with a Modern Language
About this course
BSc Genetics with a Modern Language, a biology degree focused on evolutionary biology, genetic engineering and modern languages. This four-year degree includes a compulsory year abroad and an optional placement year, with advanced accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology. The first year covers foundational principles through Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biodiversity and Genes, Evolution and Development, alongside optional language modules in French, German, Italian or Spanish. The second year builds on this with Genetics RSM, Genome Maintenance & Regulation, Omic Technologies & Resources and Organismal Genetics, plus further language study. The final year focuses on advanced theoretical and practical study with compulsory modules including Evolution of Genes, Genomes & Systems, Genetics - Essay Paper and Genetics - Problem Paper, alongside optional projects and specialized topics such as Human Genetics & Evolution and Gene Regulation & Disease.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences)
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 110 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Natural and social science professionals: 12%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 39%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 36%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 32%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Tutorials Year 1
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- From Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Laboratory Science
- Introduction to Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Biodiversity
- Genes, Evolution and Development
- Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)
- Health & Safety online course
- History of Biology
- Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology
- Body Systems
- Drugs: From Molecules to Man
- Excitable Cells: the Foundations of Neuroscience
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- French Language 3
- German Language 3
- Science & the Modern World
- Bodies in History: An introduction to the History of Medicine
- Italian Language 3
- Spanish Language 3
- Academic Tutorials Year 2
- Genetics RSM
- Molecular and Cellular Biology EDM
- Genome Maintenance & Regulation
- `Omic Technologies & Resources
- Fundamentals of Evolutionary Biology
- Organismal Genetics
- Science Communication
- Proteins
- The Dynamic Cell
- Cell Metabolism & Metabolic Control
- Cell Membrane Structure & Function
- Principles of Developmental Biology
- Fundamentals of Bacteriology
- Principles of Infectious Disease
- Plants for the Future
- Animal Diversity
- Immunology
- Parasitology
- Body Systems 2
- Animal Physiology
- Membrane Excitability: Ion Channels & Transporters in Action
- Molecules and Cells in Human Disease
- Haematology
- Introduction to Virology
- Disease in Nature
- Introduction to Cancer
- Chemistry of Biomolecules
- Ecology and Conservation
- French Language 5
- German Language 4
- Italian Language 5
- Spanish Language 5
- Academic Tutorials Year 3
- Evolution of Genes, Genomes & Systems
- Genetics - Essay Paper
- Genetics - Problem Paper
- Projects
- Life Sciences Enterprise Project
- Science Communication Project
- HSTM Project
- Post-Genome Biology
- Current Topics in Microbiology
- Gene Regulation & Disease
- Human Genetics & Evolution
- Conservation Biology
- Green Biotechnology
- Advanced Developmental Biology
- Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Stem Cells
- Introduction to Nanomedicine
- French Language 6
- German Language 5
- Italian Language 6
- Spanish Language 6
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Genetics with a Modern Language at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Genetics.
What do graduates of BSc Genetics with a Modern Language at University of Manchester do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Genetics with a Modern Language at University of Manchester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Genetics with a Modern Language at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Is BSc Genetics with a Modern Language at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
Does BSc Genetics with a Modern Language at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Genetics with a Modern Language at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.