BSc Biology with Science and Society with Industrial or Professional Experience

You’ll get hands-on experience from day one, working in modern teaching labs equipped for advanced biological and biomedical techniques. But your learning doesn’t stop in the classroom—you’ll tackle real-world challenges through initiatives like Ethical Grand Challenges and the University Living Lab, and spend a full year gaining professional experience with partner organisations in the UK or abroad.

Here’s how you’ll dive into practical, real-world learning experiences:

• Cutting-edge laboratory training – Learn and practise techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, histology, immunofluorescence microscopy, as well as EEG and ECG applications.

• Digital learning tools – Access over 200 PC clusters and make the most of e-learning platforms with lecture notes, podcasts, discussion forums, and online quizzes to reinforce your understanding.

• Ethical Grand Challenges – Work on projects that tackle sustainability and social responsibility, giving you the chance to apply your learning to meaningful, real-world problems.

• University Living Lab – Collaborate with external organisations on sustainability and societal projects, putting theory into practice while making a tangible impact.

• Year-long industrial or professional placement – Spend your third year with a partner organisation in the UK or overseas, ranging from museums and science communication firms to health-tech companies, gaining invaluable experience.

• Research facilities for final-year projects – Conduct independent research—whether lab-based, data-focused, or communication-oriented—under the guidance of world-leading bioscience researchers.

Graduates from this program are in high demand, thanks to their mix of biological knowledge, ethical insight, and hands-on experience. Many go on to exciting roles in science communication, policy, museum management, or media and publishing—common job titles include Science Communication Officer, Policy Advisor, Museum Curator (Science & Heritage), and Media Content Producer.

Here’s how the University supports you in building a successful career:

• University Careers Service (CareerConnect) – Receive tailored guidance through one-to-one appointments, workshops, CV and interview coaching, and access to exclusive job and internship listings to ensure you’re career-ready.

• Employment stats & salary trajectories – Around 80% of Manchester biology graduates are employed or pursuing further study just 15 months after graduation. Starting salaries typically hover around £25,000, with longer-term earnings increasing to roughly £31,500.

• University–industry partnerships – Benefit from prestigious placements with organisations like AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Chester Zoo, Mayo Clinic, and many more, spanning research, communication, and conservation sectors.

• Advanced Accreditation – The Royal Society of Biology’s recognition not only boosts your credibility but also allows you to apply for MRSB membership after just two years, giving you a head start toward Chartered Biologist or Scientist status.

• Graduation outcomes – Thanks to integrated workplace experience, you’ll leave with transferable skills in research, communication, and analysis, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Further Academic Progression:
After graduation, you’ll have a wide range of options to continue your studies—whether that’s a Master’s in Science Communication, Public Policy, or Museum Studies, or a PhD exploring social dimensions of biology or interdisciplinary bioscience research. Your combination of lab-based, societal, and industry-aligned experience positions you perfectly for postgraduate study and beyond.