Medical Biology

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BSc (Hons) Medical Biology | University of Greater Manchester

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Our Royal Society of Biology accredited BSc (Hons) Medical Biology is a great opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of human biology from a medical perspective. It’s designed to equip you with the skills and understanding needed for a career in biomedical science or prepare you for further study, including graduate-level entry into Medicine or Dentistry.

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Medical biology is a huge and vital topic. Understanding how the human body works and the need to continuously develop and improve ways to diagnose and treat disease are integral to improving the length and quality of our lives. Throughout the University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) Medical Biology degree, our expert team will support you to build your understanding of its key principles, concepts and applications. As well as exploring the human biology aspects of medical biology, we'll consider key principles and advancements relating to the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical job markets.

We focus on equipping you with hands-on laboratory and practical experience teamed with an invaluable grounding in theory. Our academics will lead you in an exploration of human biology from molecular to organ level. Our dedicated and supportive team will also introduce you to the principles of scientific investigation that relate to medical biology. You'll benefit from training in a wide variety of experimental techniques and equipment encompassing areas relevant to biomedicine, such as anatomy and physiology, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, microbiology, nutrition and microscopy. As you progress, you’ll build on these themes in a range of ways, taking a medical perspective on disease, diagnosis and treatment.

The course aims to help you develop skills that will be of value should you wish to apply for the GAMSAT, BMAT and UKCAT medical school entrance exams. It’s also designed to help you develop strong communication and problem-solving skills, quantitative and scientific reasoning, and gives you the chance to gain experience using a wide variety of relevant biomedical instrumentation.

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Our Biological Sciences courses are 1st in the UK for student satisfaction, according to The Complete University Guide 2026.

You’ll explore the causes of disease and the methods and technologies used to treat and diagnose disease.

This highly practical course focuses on developing your practical skills, and knowledge of research methods, by giving you experience of using equipment in our high-spec instrumentation laboratory.

We’ll also support you to gain skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication that are highly valued in the biosciences and medical industries and beyond.

Many of the areas you’ll explore benefit from University staff research, so you’ll have direct access to in-house expertise and the latest ideas and learning as they present themselves.

At the honours level, you'll undertake a research project. This is your opportunity to conduct a significant piece of original, independent research, using all of the analytical, critical, practical and ICT skills you've gained throughout your studies. Our excellent facilities ensure that on-campus laboratory-based projects are available to all our medical biology students.

We'll encourage you to become a student affiliate member of the Royal Society of Biology so that you can benefit from access to their network of experienced biologists and annual careers day.

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We’re based in the Queens Specialist Building, which offers modern teaching laboratories and classrooms, plus a high-spec instrumentation laboratory, microscopy facility, microbiology laboratory and tissue engineering suite, all dedicated to undergraduate teaching.

Our anatomy, physiology and clinical skills classes take place in Bolton One. This facility contains large, spacious clinics for learning anatomy and clinical skills, along with a very well-equipped physiology laboratory.

You’ll have opportunities to explore medical biochemistry, molecular genetics, medical microbiology, cancer biology, neurobiology, clinical examination skills and tissue engineering.

We prefer to keep lecture and practical classes relatively small so that you have plenty of opportunities to ask our friendly, supportive tutors for help, as well as benefit from the ideas and support offered by your classmates. Our small class sizes also allow you to learn sophisticated laboratory procedures that would not be possible in larger groups.

By inviting experts in specialist areas of biology to give guest lectures and an overview of their research and professional experience, we aim to enhance your learning and help you make contacts in the industry.

You'll also have the chance to attend our annual careers event and be inspired by the career journeys of successful experts in the medical biology field.

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and the NHS have been consulted on the design of this course to ensure that our graduates gain the knowledge and skills these industries need.

We offer a warm and friendly environment, with relatively small class sizes, purpose-built teaching and laboratory facilities, and excellent student support and library services.

By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes the University of Greater Manchester an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.

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96 UCAS points.

We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications.

Your Level 3 subjects must include biology or chemistry (or equivalent); for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. Please note that Health and Social Care is not acceptable as a biology or science-related subject.

You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.

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Where changes are made to material information contained in

this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of

admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and

will outline the various options available to the applicant.

Medical biology careers span the spectrum of medical sciences. Since the subject area is so broad in scope, the available career options are similarly vast. Whether your focus is on disease diagnosis and treatment or developing a new medicine, medical biology careers often involve working in laboratories. Understanding how to use laboratory equipment is crucial, so this is an important focus of our BSc (Hons) Medical Biology degree. As a graduate of our course, you can expect to possess knowledge of a wide range of laboratory techniques and experience using high-specification instrumentation, alongside a sound understanding of the theories and principles of relevant bioscience disciplines.

Though some careers can be more independent, working in a team with other professionals is common, so collaboration and team-working are encouraged throughout this degree. Analytical and problem-solving skills are also vital, along with strong literacy and numeracy, so we'll support you to gain these skills.

What can I do with this qualification?

As a graduate, you’ll have gained a highly transferable skill set that can be adapted to a huge range of careers and work environments in both the public and private sectors.

Medical biologists are employed in healthcare, biotechnology, medical research and pharmaceutical fields. Working in hospital laboratories, health clinics, government agencies, charities, education, and even sales are possible options. Other potential areas of employment include medical science, epidemiology and laboratory technology. Alternatively, you may choose to use your degree as a springboard to higher-level study in medicine or postgraduate qualifications.

If you’re attracted to a career in medicine, you may also be interested in becoming a physician associate (PA). Physician associates work under the direct supervision of a doctor and carry out many similar tasks, including patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. The University of Greater Manchester’s MSc Physician Associate Studies course is open to BSc (Hons) Medical Biology graduates who achieve at least a lower second class (2.2) honours degree and takes only two years to complete.

Alternative career options

Graduates can also use the qualification as a stepping-stone into a range of other careers, bearing in mind that relevant experience and/or postgraduate study may be required. Some of these careers include:

Teaching and education

Medical administration

Health service management

Science writing

Health promotion

Research and development

Medical sales

Intellectual property

Financial analysis

Genetics

Health education

Public relations

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

Funding your studies: From January 2027, eligible students may be able to use the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) to access tuition fee loan funding for this course. The LLE is designed to make student finance more flexible and support people to study, retrain or develop their skills at different stages of life. Find out more about the LLE and eligibility Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) | Skills for Careers

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No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Greater Manchester’s Academic Fees

team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information.

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Important note regarding tuition fees:

EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be

eligible for 'Home' fee status.

If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living

in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel

Area arrangement.

Please read the student finance for EU students web page on

www.gov.uk for information.

Home Undergraduate Tuition Fee Adjustment

The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The tuition fee set is based on the regulations and guidance in force at the time of offer but remains subject to adjustment in accordance with any government-approved inflationary increase. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for all years of study, including the first year, by no more than the maximum increase permitted under legislation and regulatory guidance issued by the UK Government and the Office for Students.

Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.

This approach ensures that tuition fees remain compliant with applicable legislation, proportionate to inflationary changes, and consistent with government policy linking permitted fee uplifts to the maintenance of high-quality education and outcomes. For more information, please refer to the government guidance at: gov.uk – Universities to deliver better outcomes in return for full fees.

Postgraduate and International Tuition Fee Adjustment

The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for subsequent years of study in accordance with its Course Fees Policy. Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.

How to apply

Home Applicants

Multiple courses or institutions (September entry):

Apply via UCAS (www.ucas.com), where

you can select up to 5 courses for a fee of £28.95.

Institution: University of Greater Manchester

Code Name: UGM

Code Number: B44

Tel: 0870 1122211

Single course applications (any intake):

You can apply directly to the University using our online application

form. This route is:

Free, secure, and straightforward

Supported by direct contact with Admissions

Includes regular application updates

Provides access to offer-holder events and taster sessions

Important:

You cannot apply both via UCAS and directly in the same academic year — a UCAS application will invalidate any direct application.

For September entry, accepted direct applicants will have a simplified UCAS record created and shared on their behalf. By applying directly, you agreed to these terms.

Before you apply:

Check the entry requirements and ensure you select the correct start date/location.

Prepare the following:

Education history and dates

Qualification certificates (image files for upload)

Employment history (if applicable)

Personal statement (to enter or upload

Contact details for two referees (including at least one academic)

Document formats: PDF or JPEG (Word accepted for personal statements).

Ensure all information is accurate before submitting.

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BSc(Hons) Medical Biology -

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Phone: 01204 903394

Email: admissions-team@greatermanchester.ac.uk

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In order to determine your suitability for this course as an international student and also to confirm you meet any initial eligibility criteria, we need you to answer a few short questions.

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English Language Qualifications

Have you completed an English Language qualification prior to application or have a valid exemption as per the list below?

(The qualification/exemption must be uploaded with this application)

E.g. Applicants from Nigeria/Africa must upload their WAEC or NECO certificate before the application is

submitted for a prompt response and offer.

Acceptable English Language Tests – Undergraduate and Postgraduate

These tests must have been taken within 2 years of the start of the course

IELTS Academic (taken within 2 years)

Undergraduate programmes 6.0 with no band below 5.5

Postgraduate programmes as per entry requirements

PTE Academic

Undergraduate and Postgraduate requiring IELTS6.0

No less than 59 in each component

Postgraduate requiring IELTS 6.5

Postgraduate requiring IELTS 7.0

No less than 76 in each component

TOEFL iBT

Must meet the following component scores:

Reading – 18

Writing – 17

Listening – 17

Speaking - 20

Reading – 20

Writing – 19

Listening – 19

Speaking 21

Reading – 24

Writing – 24

Listening – 22

Speaking 25

Other qualifications we currently accept (which do not require an additional SELT)

GCSE in English Language (from a UK awarding body)

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