BSc Molecular Biology with Entrepreneurship

You won’t just sit in lectures—you’ll dive straight into the world of real science and innovation. This degree is about getting your hands dirty in the lab, thinking like an entrepreneur, and gaining experiences that connect science with business and social impact. Manchester gives you the tools, training, and opportunities to make that happen:

• Hands-on laboratory training : From day one, you’ll be using the same techniques found in modern biotech labs—PCR, DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, dissection, histology, EEG, ECG, and immunofluorescence microscopy. All taught in state-of-the-art bioscience facilities.
• Digital and computing resources : You’ll have access to over 200 PCs in dedicated clusters, plus online tools like lecture podcasts, quizzes, discussion boards, and digital study materials to support your learning and teamwork.
• A full year in industry or research (Year 3) : Step out of the classroom and into the workplace. Spend a year with a biotech start-up, research institute, or enterprise team—whether in the UK or abroad—where you’ll put your science and entrepreneurial skills into action.
• Social impact projects : Through initiatives like the University Living Lab and Ethical Grand Challenges, you’ll work on real issues with external organisations—creating projects that contribute to sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Entrepreneurship training with the Masood Enterprise Centre : Based at Alliance Manchester Business School, this is where your entrepreneurial side takes shape. You’ll learn to build business strategies, tackle innovation challenges, and design viable ventures, all while working alongside peers from across different disciplines.

Graduates from this programme don’t just leave with a degree—they leave with a unique edge. With solid molecular biology expertise and entrepreneurial training, you’ll be ready for roles ranging from research scientist to biotech entrepreneur, innovation consultant, or product development manager. You’ll have the skills to thrive both at the lab bench and in the boardroom.

• Career Support via Global Careers: You won’t be on your own when it comes to planning your future. Manchester’s Global Careers team offers tailored CV workshops, practice interviews, and direct connections with employers in both bioscience and enterprise sectors.
• University–Industry Collaboration:Through modules taught at the Masood Enterprise Centre, you’ll learn straight from innovation experts and gain insight into how businesses and start-ups in the life sciences actually operate.
• Accreditation Advantage:This degree carries Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology, which means you can apply for Member (MRSB) status after just two years of work experience (instead of three). That puts you on a faster track toward becoming a Chartered Biologist or Scientist.
• Graduation Outcomes:Alumni from this kind of programme step into careers across academia, industry, healthcare, and research—and some even move into education or launch their own ventures. Having both scientific expertise and business leadership skills opens doors in multiple directions.

Further Academic Progression
If you’re considering postgraduate study, you’ll be well-positioned for it. Many graduates pursue a Master’s in biotechnology, bio-innovation, or molecular research, or continue on to MSc/PhD routes. Others choose enterprise-focused options like bioscience commercialisation. The blend of science and entrepreneurial training means you’ll have both the credibility and the flexibility to excel—whether in advanced study or venture creation.