BSc Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience
About this course
BSc Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience, a biosciences degree focusing on foundational biological principles across molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Core topics include Fieldwork. The course includes a compulsory industrial or professional placement year taken during the third year, as well as an optional foundation year. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory study of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, From Molecules to Cells, and Introduction to Laboratory Science. Students also complete academic tutorials, laboratory induction units, and biodiversity studies. Optional choices in the first year allow exploration of broader subjects such as History of Biology, Genes, Evolution and Development, Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology, and various field courses. Later stages of the programme enable students to specialise in specific areas of interest through a range of advanced options.
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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 148 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 21%
What graduates do next
Based on about 76 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Natural and social science professionals: 12%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 64%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 29%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 365 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 17%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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
- Biodiversity
- Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)
- Health & Safety online course
- History of Biology
- Introduction to Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Introduction to Experimental Biology - Human Biology
- Genes, Evolution and Development
- Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology
- Field Course in Marine Biology I
- Field Course in Mediterranean Biodiversity and Conservation
- Field Course in Animal Behaviour and Diversity
- Non-Residential Field Course in Ecology & Behaviour
- Body Systems
- Drugs: From Molecules to Man
- Excitable Cells: the Foundations of Neuroscience
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 1
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 2
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Science & the Modern World
- Bodies in History: An introduction to the History of Medicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £42,500. The £34,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience 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 Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Is BSc Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience 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 Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.