Useful information
Pre-arrival guide
Useful information about preparing to come to Manchester for your biosciences degree will be available in the School of Biological Sciences pre-arrival guide.
Maths self-help activity
As a biological scientist you will need to be able to collect, measure, analyse, interpret and evaluate data using basic mathematics. You can access a maths self-help resource where you can practice and test your basic mathematical skills. All students should complete this online resource.
My Learning Essentials (from the University Library)
The Library has produced a series of online courses on a variety of different topics, such as effective note-taking, referencing and avoiding plagiarism. It is a good idea to make yourself familiar with the available resources at an early stage of your studies.
Timetable for students studying a programme ‘with a modern language’
Students studying a programme ‘with a modern language’ should attend the introductory sessions for their chosen language as outlined on the SALC (School of Arts, Languages and Cultures) welcome timetable: