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Description
Our BSc Biological Sciences degree provides an understanding of biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels. It is broad-based, integrating subjects such as genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology.
If your passion in life science lies with organisms and their molecular and cellular functions then Biological Sciences at Leeds would be your choice.
Why study Biological Sciences?
Biological Sciences will develop you into the flexible graduate that employers are looking for. You will have an appreciation of the broader subject, whilst having the specialist knowledge in key disciplines that will set you apart in the job market.
TeachingOur degrees are delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practicals. The first and second year will see a focus on these three teaching methods, building your skills, understanding and knowledge for your final year research project, which will see independent research and learning complemented with the guidance of leading experts.
Typical timetable (3 year BSc)
Across all three years, additional workshop and seminar sessions will complement your lectures and lab practicals, and you will also undertake private study.
- Year one includes ten to twelve hours of lectures, a tutorial and a two, three hour practical classes (in biochemical and microbiological techniques), plus private study time.
- Year two consists of around eight to ten lectures per week, tutorials and a six hour lab practical session, plus plus private study time.
- In year three your research project will take around three days per week (mainly in Semester One), you will also attend a number of associated lectures, plus private study time.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline Apply as soon as possible, and no later than 15 January 2015 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 17500 Year (Non-EEA)
Credits 360
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
On this course you will gain an understanding of how living cells work, from generating energy to responding to changes in their environment.
You will study a wide range of organisms, from viruses to humans, and learn the role of multiple disciplines, such as genetics and microbiology. The table below offers a brief insight into the range of modules available:
BSc Year 1Introductory modules
- Molecules of life
- Introduction to microbiology
- Introduction to genetics
- Introduction to immunology
- Tissues, organs and body processes
- Introduction to cell biology
- Introductory skills for biological sciences
A choice of elective modules.
Total Credits: 120BSc Year 2Common to all themes are modules that cover:
Human Diseases; Genetic Engineering; Cell Biology of Disease; Cell Signalling; Bacterial Genomics.
Theme 1: Molecular Medicine
- Human Genetics
- Chemotherapy
- Toxicology
Theme : Infection & Disease
- Parasitology
- Immunology
- Medical Bacteriology
- Virology
Theme 3: Molecular & Cellular Zoology
- Parasitology
- Animal Developmental Biology
- Medical Immunology
- Animal Physiology
Theme 4: Plants & Agriculture
- Plant Biology
- Sustainable Food Production
- Climate Change
- Animals as Pests
Theme 1: Molecular Medicine
- Cancer Biology
- Ion Channels in Health and Disease
- Gene Therapy
- Tissue Engineering
- Immunology and Medical Aspects of Bacteriology
- Virology
- Biochemistry
Theme : Infection & Disease
- Molecular and Medical Aspects of Bacteriology
- Virology
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
Theme 3: Molecular & Cellular Zoology
- Developmental Biology of Animals
- Applied & Human Genetics
- Comparative Genomics
- Evolution
Theme 4: Plants & Agriculture
- Plant growth and resource acquisition
- Developmental Biology of Plants
- Applied Animal and Plant Sciences
All themes include an independent or group research project, either literature, laboratory or computing based, selected from appropriate areas of biochemistry, microbiology, genetics or biology.
Total Credits: 120Course changes may occur given the fast-moving nature of the field and the above is an indicative list only.
BSc Year one
This is broadbased, covering introductions to cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, physiology, maths & IT and chemistry for the life sciences. The structure of our first year is designed to optimise your choices in year two.
BSc Year two
In year two you will continue to study the biological processes at molecular and cellular levels, but will choose one of the four Biological Sciences themes (Molecular Medicine, Infection & Disease, Molecular and Cellular Zoology, Plants and Agriculture) to focus your studies.
BSc Year three
In year 3, whilst continuing to develop a broad range of skills, you will also have the chance to choose from a range of advanced level topics at the cutting-edge of research. You will also undertake an independent or group research project, working in collaboration with research specialists.
MBiol Year three and four
On the MBiol, your grounding for the masters level will begin with preparation modules in your third year. In your fourth year you will study Masters level modules in topics such as human diseases and host-parasite interaction. Alongside this you will undertake an original, extended research-project in a cutting edge topic that will provide you with the higher level research skills that will set you apart in the job market.
Please note that year one and two are the same as the BSc for the MBiol.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 87
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
A Level or Advanced Higher: AAA-AAB from 3 A2/Advanced Higher including Biology and another science or science-related subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded.
We consider applications on an individual basis and an offer will depend on the information given on your UCAS form. Applications are assessed from a combination of the following; the balance, nature and quality of A2, AS and GCSE subjects (or equivalents); the referee's comments and your personal statement.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF): Applicants with BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma qualifications are required to have A2 level Biology (although alternative science subjects will be considered). Applicants with BTEC Subsidiary Diploma qualifications must normally have at least 2 A2 levels and at least one of these should be biology. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science. Offers would be grade A in the A2 level science subject and Distinctions in the BTEC qualification. An offer will be made dependent on the BTEC subject and module choices.
International Baccalaureate: 35-34 (with 18-16 at higher level) including 6 in higher level Biology and another science or science-related subject at higher level.
Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAAAB-AAAABB including an A in higher level Biology and another science at higher level.
Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers are not accepted on their own.
Cambridge Pre-U: D3/D3/D3-D3/D3/M2 including Pre-U Biology plus one other science or science-related subject.
Science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics.
Science- related subjects: Computing, Geography, Geology, P.E, Psychology, Statistics and Use of Maths.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
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