Genetics (4 years) [MSci] at University of Manchester
Genetics (4 years) [MSci] (MSci, 6V14) at University of Manchester: UCAS’s course data does not show an entry requirement for 2027 entry yet. The middle entrant to the subject here had 144–159 UCAS points.
UCAS listing ↗ Main course page on manchester.ac.uk ↗
Entry requirement
Not in UCAS’s data yet
UCAS’s course search data does not include one for 2027 yet, though the university may have published it. Check manchester.ac.uk’s course page ↗ or the UCAS listing ↗.
Who actually got in
Entrants’ UCAS pointsSubject at this uni
Entrants hereUK, same subject
The middle entrant had 144–159 points.
10 entrants · 2024-25 · HESA rounds to 5%
Came in with A-levels or Highers 70%, a baccalaureate 5%, an Access course 5%.
Course
- Award
- Master of Science
- Code
- 6V14
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Starts
- September 2027
- Entry
- Year 1
- Year
- 2027
- Foundation year
- optional
This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired. More ↗
Student experience
After the first yearSubject at this uni
100%
still studying
UK 95%
0%
left higher education
UK 5%
0%
moved to a lower award
UK 0%
15 students · started 2023-24
National Student SurveySubject at this uni
% positiveHereUKTeaching on my course92%90%
Learning opportunities94%86%
Assessment and feedback76%80%
Academic support92%89%
Organisation and management88%83%
Learning resources89%90%
Student voice89%83%
15 final-year students · 81% responded · NSS 2025-26
After graduating
SalaryWider subject at this uni
15 months£28k3 years£27.5k5 years£34.5k
£20k£30k£40k£50k
middle halfmedianUK, same subject
15 months: survey of 45 graduates, 2023-24 · 3 and 5 years: tax records, 2016-18 graduates
15 months onSubject at this uni
55% working15% working and studying25% studying5% other
UK, same subject: 85% in work or study
60%
in professional or managerial jobs
UK 60%
77%
say their work is meaningful
UK 77%
29%
use what they learned
UK 50%
- Elementary occupations13%
- Natural and social science professionals12%
- Sales occupations10%
- Business and public service associate professionals9%
- Administrative occupations5%
Graduate Outcomes survey · 20 graduates · 70% responded · 2022-24
Figures are for the main course; this variant is listed with it. Source: Discover Uni dataset, HESA (CC BY 4.0), summarised for display.
Location
- Campus
- Manchester, North West England, England
- Postcode
- M13 9PL
Subjects
genetics biological and sport sciences
Campus
- Campus
- Main Campus
- Housing
- Accommodation ↗
- Union
- Students' union ↗
Genetics at other universities
One course at each of 10 universities. Middle entrant: the UCAS points of the middle student who started, from Discover Uni.
| University | Course | Entry | Middle entrant |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Leicester | Biological Sciences (Genetics) MBiolSci (Hons) | 128 - 152 points | 96–111 |
| King's College London, University of London | Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons) | AAA | 144–159 |
| University of Glasgow | Genetics BSc (Hons) | 120 - 136 points | 208–223 |
| University of Leeds | Genetics MBiol (Hons) | AAB | 128–143 |
| Aberystwyth University | Genetics BSc (Hons) | 104 - 120 points | 96–111 |
| University of Aberdeen | Molecular and Cellular Biology BSc (Hons) | BBC | 128–143 |
| University of Huddersfield | Medical Genetics BSc (Hons) | BBC - BCC | 112–127 |
| The University of Edinburgh | Biological Sciences (Genetics) BSc (Hons) | — | 192–207 |
| University of East Anglia UEA | Molecular Biology and Genetics BSc (Hons) | — | 112–127 |
| University of Essex | Genetics BSc (Hons) | — | 96–111 |
| University of Manchester | Genetics (4 years) [MSci] this course | — | 144–159 |
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