Key facts
- Degree typeBachelor's
- Duration3 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee21,500GBP
- Start dateJan, Sep
- University ranking#643
Program overview
What Manchester Metropolitan University says about their program:
Microbiology and Molecular Biology is a programme offered at Manchester Metropolitan University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.
Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Manchester Metropolitan University, Microbiology and Molecular Biology is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.
Students enrolled on Microbiology and Molecular Biology benefit from the wider learning environment at Manchester Metropolitan University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

Admission requirements

Scholarships at Manchester Metropolitan University
For international self-funded students joining an undergraduate pathway (or degree) through Manchester Metropolitan's International College, starting September 2026 or January 2027. Provides £2,000 per year on the pathway course and £2,000 per year on the main university degree upon successful progression. Applied automatically on application; cannot be combined with other International College financial support.
Open to international undergraduate students from outside the UK who will pay full overseas tuition fees and hold an offer for a full-time, taught undergraduate degree programme. Awards £2,000 for each year of the degree. Eligibility is assessed automatically when applying to study at the University — no separate application is required, and it cannot be combined with other Manchester Met financial support.
Aimed at exceptional self-funding international undergraduate students from eligible regions (Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, South-East Asia, North-East Asia) with a strong academic record (broadly equivalent to AAB at A level), starting a full-time taught undergraduate degree (3- or 4-year bachelor's, or 4-year integrated master's). Awards 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study. Not open to Manchester School of Architecture undergraduate courses, advanced-standing entrants, or one-year top-up degrees; not payable during a study-abroad/placement year, and cannot be combined with other Manchester Met financial support.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees

What is the cost of living near Manchester Metropolitan University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £1,145 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £853 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £131 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £32 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £89 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £137 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | £20 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £10 |
| Gym membership | £37 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

