Biology with Entrepreneurship

Biology is the study of living organisms in all their forms and at all levels of organisation, from the molecular mechanisms that drive cell function to the ecological networks that connect species across entire ecosystems. It is a discipline with extraordinary breadth, encompassing genetics, cell biology, physiology, evolution, ecology, and behaviour, and it underpins the life sciences industries that are central to modern economies. Adding entrepreneurship to a biology degree reflects the reality that biological knowledge is increasingly translated into products, services, and companies, and that the scientists who can navigate both the laboratory and the commercial world are exceptionally well placed to drive that translation.

At the University of Manchester, this four-year, full-time BSc is available with a foundation year for students who need an additional preparatory year. The degree covers a diverse range of topics within the study of living organisms, allowing you to discover areas of interest early in your studies before choosing where to focus. Alongside the scientific content, the entrepreneurship component develops your understanding of how innovations move from research to market, including aspects of intellectual property, business modelling, funding, and the regulatory environment for life sciences ventures.

Manchester is one of the world's leading research universities, and its strong ecosystem of biotech and life sciences enterprise provides a fitting environment for this combination. The typical entry tariff of 168 points reflects the demanding dual nature of the programme.

Graduates of biology with entrepreneurship are well positioned for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, particularly in roles that bridge science and business such as product development, business development, and technology transfer. Others start companies or join early-stage ventures in the life sciences sector. Academic research and teaching is also a path for those who pursue postgraduate study in biology, ecology, genetics, or a related field.

The combination of scientific depth and commercial awareness is genuinely unusual and increasingly sought after.