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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C722

Molecular Biology with a Modern Language (4 years)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£36,200Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology with a Modern Language (4 years) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BSc Molecular Biology with a Modern Language course will enable you to develop your language skills while studying the structure and function of biologically important molecules, giving you a range of theoretical knowledge and practical lab skills. You will learn about DNA, RNA and proteins and the molecular events that govern cell function while exploring the relevant aspects of biochemistry, genetics and cell biology. You will also find out how the completion of large genome projects has helped us to begin to understand the molecular basis of illnesses and use genetic manipulation in ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Structure and Bonding
Genetics and Gene Expression
Biochemistry of Cells
Protein Synthesis and Function
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Molecular Biotechnology Applications
Cell Biology and Signal Transduction
Modern Language Year Abroad Placement
UCAS Code:C722
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - AAB

AAA-AAB, including a minimum of grades AB in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences). Applicants predicted/who have achieved AAB in their A levels will receive an offer of AAB, while those predicted/who have achieved AAA or higher will be eligible for an offer of AAA. If your are taking Chemistry and no other Core Science subject, we can consider you for an AAA offer if you are also sitting an A Level in 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. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Language entry requirements In addition to the above, each language has specific entry requirements. French: an A-level in French (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. German: an A-level in German (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. Spanish: an A-level in Spanish (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. Italian: an A-level in Italian (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. Japanese: no prior knowledge of Japanese is assumed, but evidence of linguistic proficiency is required, eg GCSE grade 7 or A in a foreign language. Mandarin: no prior knowledge of Mandarin is assumed, but evidence of linguistic proficiency is required, eg GCSE grade 7 or A in a foreign language. Typical Contextual Offer: AAB- ABB including specific subjects. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

35 - 36 points

35-36 points overall. 6, 6, 5 to 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and another science subject, normally Biology. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. For degrees with French, German, Spanish or Italian, 5 or 6 points in the language must be achieved at Higher Level. For degrees with Mandarin or Japanese, 5 points is required in a foreign language at Standard Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£144,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£32,000£33,000
3 years£22,500£26,000£32,500
5 years£27,500£33,500£46,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
23%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
72%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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