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Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Studying the molecular and cellular aspects of life is at the heart of our Biological Sciences degree. Understanding how cells respond to and influence their environment drives the most exciting discoveries in molecular and cellular biology.How do mutations cause inherited disorders and cancer? How do viruses replicate within cells? What is the molecular basis of antibiotic resistance? During your degree, you will be taught by world-leading researchers who are at the forefront of tackling global challenges such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, ageing, antibiotic resistance and emerging viruses.Biological Sciences is our most flexible and interdisciplinary degree, which enables you to build a broad knowledge base in your first year, with opportunities to tailor your studies and specialise in themes such as Molecular Medicine; Infection and Disease; or Genome Biology and Disease in subsequent years of the course.This 3 year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training, subject to suitable academic performance and availability. You would study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project.**Course highlights:**- Choose one of the following three themes to specialise in after your first year: molecular medicine, infection and disease or genome biology and disease.- A wide choice of research-led advanced topic lectures in your final year cover specialist topics in cell and molecular biology, exposing you to the latest techniques and cutting-edge research.- Weekly research-focused practical classes will provide extensive hands-on experience in the laboratory, with the option to experience working in a research lab in your final year.- Amass unique and vital experience through an exciting industrial placement or study abroad opportunity.- Development of a range of transferable skills such as data analysis, interpretation and critical appraisal which will equip you for a wide range of career options when you graduate.- Extensive wellbeing and employability support from dedicated Faculty teams.- Outstanding graduate employability amongst top employers, both within and beyond scientific research.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Biological Sciences

Study options

Full time with time abroad (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,250.00 (US$ 38,096) per year
The Standard tuition fees is £30,250. For international students starting their studies, the reduced fee for a work or study abroad placement year will be £3,713.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

25 September 2024

Venue

Main Site

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

LS2 9JT, England

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,250.00 (US$ 38,096) per year
The Standard tuition fees is £30,250. For international students starting their studies, the reduced fee for a work or study abroad placement year will be £3,713.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

25 September 2024

Venue

Main Site

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

LS2 9JT, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Typically, A*AA-BBB, depending on your chosen degree course. The university recognises a wide range of international qualifications. Some degrees require prior study of particular subjects, especially within the sciences, engineering and languages. All students must also demonstrate suitable proficiency in the English Language. Students who do not meet the required academic requirements for direct entry may want to consider one of the foundation years options. Please refer to the University’s website.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds enjoys a high student satisfaction rate – 3rd in the UK (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2018).

  • In the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2021
  • #15 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
  • One of the largest single-site campuses in the UK
  • Diverse campus with over 12,000 international students

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