Life & Biomedical SciencesUndergraduate · Life & Biomedical Sciences · 📍 Manchester, United Kingdom
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- £32,000 / year
Course overview
Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health is the largest in the UK, and the biomedical sciences degree draws its teaching from research groups working on cancer, immunology, neuroscience and infection.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, and an optional industrial or research placement year sits between the second and final years.
Key modules
- Cell Biology and Biochemistry
- Human Physiology
- Immunology
- Molecular Genetics
- Pharmacology and Disease Mechanisms
- Research Project
Entry requirements
Academic
Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications including biology and one of chemistry, physics or mathematics.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
- PTE Academic: 66 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2026
- 🗓️ September 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the UK.
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Trials Associate
- Research Technician
- Pharmaceutical Development Scientist
- Medical Science Liaison
Post-study work in the UK: 2 years (Graduate Route). Read the United Kingdom student visa guide.
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences at University of Manchester?
Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications including biology and one of chemistry, physics or mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 66 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences cost?
Indicative tuition is £32,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences?
This course has intakes in September 2026, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.