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Biotechnology BSc Hons

Material Science and Technology and Biotechnology at

The University of Manchester

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2.18 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

3 years course

LOCATION

Main Site

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Yes

Biotechnology BSc Hons

Our BSc Biotechnology course will enable you to learn about the science behind biotechnology while also looking at how to succeed in a career in the industry.

You will learn about how new start-up biotechnology

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member581938
22nd March 23

Biotechnology, BSc Hons FullTime

Told it was employable when in reality there is almost nothing. No real linkage between subjects and just feels like the rest of the units left over have been assembled. Lecturers are overworked

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What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan
Attend an interview

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Biotechnology BSc Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for Material Science and Technology and Biotechnology at The University of Manchester

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Biotechnology BSc Hons at The University of Manchester

We require grades AAA-AAB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences ). You must have a minimum of grades AA in at least two Core Sciences. Applicants predicted/who have achieved a B in their third A level will receive an offer of AAB, while those predicted/who have achieved an A or A* will be eligible for an offer of AAA. If you are taking only one of the above Core Science subjects, we can consider you for an AAA offer if you are also sitting an A level in at least one of Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education in place of the second Core Science. If your predicted grades are one grade below our minimum entry requirements we may still make you an aspirational offer if you meet our contextual criteria . Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels. For example, Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology. If you are concerned there is too much overlap in your A level subjects, please contact us for advice before applying. We believe that practical skills in the sciences are integral to a candidate s understanding and appreciation of these subjects. Therefore we encourage all applicants to undertake any practical skills assessment if it is available in their qualification. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: AAB-ABB (including specific subjects). Typical WP++ Contextual offer: ABB-ABC (including specific subjects).

UCAS points for current students on Material Science and Technology and Biotechnology at The University of Manchester

English language requirements

6.5
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With no less than 6.5 in any component. OR an equivalent qualification.

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Most relevant Student Reviews for Biotechnology BSc Hons at The University of Manchester

member581938
22nd March 23

Biotechnology, BSc Hons FullTime

Told it was employable when in reality there is almost nothing. No real linkage between subjects and just feels like the rest of the units left over have been assembled. Lecturers are overworked read more

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member6103194
7th March 24

Materials Science and Engineering, MEng Hons FullTime

I am so lucky to have such a nice personal tutor. read more

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member1193886
27th October 23

Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials, MEng Hons FullTime

I'm still doing the course so I'm not sure abouts it's future scope will let you know later read more

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member1256349
15th April 21

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Great course about future materials and technology read more

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member733211
29th July 18

Materials Science and Engineering, BSc Hons FullTime

Materials Science&Engineering is an interesting field but UoM made it even better! Content is really good and quite broad. It covers everything from physics of materials to their applications in real world. Feedback for coursework can be quite late but lectures are always ready to answer your questions, weathers it's during the lecture or after. Personal Tutors are quite helpful but at least in first year they do not provide any academic mentoring. Most of lectures are good, knowledgable and keen to share their passion with you. Coursework is closely related to covered content but it still is challenging. Exams are hard but there's everything provided for you to be successful! read more

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Most relevant Student Reviews for Biotechnology at The University of Manchester

member8122459
28th October 24

Biotechnology (4 years) [MSci], Msci Hons FullTime

This course is very nicely designed, gave me a lot of information that I have to know and prepared me for my future job. read more

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22nd March 23

Biotechnology, BSc Hons FullTime

Told it was employable when in reality there is almost nothing. No real linkage between subjects and just feels like the rest of the units left over have been assembled. Lecturers are overworked read more

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