BSc Life Sciences with International Study
About this course
BSc Life Sciences with International Study, a biosciences degree spanning biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and the history of medicine. Students select from a broad range of course units in the first year to guide later specialisation, and spend the third year living and studying abroad at a partner university. An optional foundation year is available.
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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
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Life Sciences with International Study 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 International Study 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 International Study 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 International Study at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Life Sciences with International Study at University of Manchester?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.