International Foundation in Biosciences
The University of Manchester
Key Information
- Progress to a world top 35 institution, The University of Manchester (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- Improve academic English and advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and data analysis through data-handling clinics.
- Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.
- Progress to a world top 40 biological sciences degree (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) and learn from leading industry experts.
- The university is home to specialist research centers such as the Systems Microscopy Centre, and boasts state-of-the-art facilities including bioimaging, DNA sequencing, histology and bioinformatics.
- Degrees offer the opportunity for an industry placement, with the university linked to a number of charities, industry leaders and the NHS.
Age Requirement
16
All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) or equivalentClass size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Fall Start (September)
Course start date : 8 September 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
- Semester 1 fall: 8 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Semester 2 spring: 12 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
- Semester 3 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026
2026 Spring Start (January)
Course start date : 12 January 2026 - Course end date: 14 August 2026
- Semester 1 spring: 12 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
- Semester 2 spring: 7 April 2026 - 22 May 2026
- Semester 3 summer: 26 May 2026 - 14 August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 27,495.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 120.00 - 440.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 28,365.00 - 28,685.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Core modules
Credit Units
Specialist modules
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= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableMedical Biochemistry-MSci
Final level %: AAB with AA in Chemistry and another science subject (preferably Biology), grade B in a 3rd subject
English level %: EAP score of B in every component
Optometry-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB
English level %: B
Medical Physiology-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: Grades of AAB (Grade A in two sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. Chemistry and Bio)
P
English level %: B with no component below B
Zoology-MSci
Final level %: AAB overall with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry)
English level %: B
Zoology with a Modern Language-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
English level %: EAP score of B in every component
Zoology with Industrial/Professional Experience-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
English level %: EAP score of B in every component
Immunology-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB (Grade A in two sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology are pr
P
English level %: B with no component below B
Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB with AA in Chemistry and another science subject (preferably Biology), grade B in a 3rd subject
P
English level %: B with no component below B
Biology-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
P
English level %: B with no component below B
Biomedical Sciences-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: Grades of AAB (Grade A in two sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. Chemistry and Biol
P