Biotechnology with Entrepreneurship

University of Manchester
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Materials science and engineering

A-Level Entry

AAA - AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,500

About this course

Our BSc Biotechnology with Entrepreneurship course will enable you to combine science with business skills - a key driver of employability.

You will learn about the science behind biotechnology while also looking at how to succeed in a career in industry.

You will learn about how new start-up biotechnology companies are created, as well as about exploring the market potential of products and processes, creating business plans and raising money from venture capitalists.

Our group enterprise projects, which involve close collaboration with entrepreneurs, provide a great opportunity for you to stand out from other graduates.

The course is designed to produce graduates who have a solid understanding of science, technology and business management, along with the entrepreneurial skills required to exploit technological advances within a competitive environment.

The entrepreneurship units will be offered via the Masood (Manchester) Enterprise Centre (MEC)of the Alliance Manchester Business School at the University, exposing you to key learning in business innovation. The course also includes a year in industry on a research or business placement.

Our course has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology , which recognises academic excellence in the biosciences and highlights degrees that educate the research and development leaders and innovators of the future.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA - AAB
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
1139 Functional managers and directors
2129 Engineering professionals
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
3111 Laboratory technicians
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,500