Study Biological Sciences - MBiol (Hons) at University of Leeds in the UK, Faculty of Biological Sciences
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Biological Sciences - MBiol (Hons)

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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’ll be taught by world-leading researchers 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 specialise in chosen themes in subsequent years of the course.This integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training, to study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project. You may also choose to apply for our 3 year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance.**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.- Weekly research-focused practical classes in the first two year of your degree will provide extensive hands-on experience in the laboratory, with the option to experience working in a research lab in your final year.- Our teaching is research-led at every stage of your degree, ensuring that you engage with cutting-edge scientific developments and techniques from the start of your studies through to your final-year projects- 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.- 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.- Experience life and learning in a different country through our study abroad programme, where you'll gain fresh perspectives and develop skills valued by employers.- The ongoing expansion of biosciences creates varied employment prospects and career opportunities.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,750.00 (US$ 42,294) per year
Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Leeds, Main

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-level: AAA Including biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.We accept the following:Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics.Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, PE, psychology, statistics.Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.When an applicant is taking any of the following:Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ)Core Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level)AS Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level)Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge CertificateIt will be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example an A in one of the above qualifications with AAB at A-level (MBiol applicants).GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English. The Faculty of Biological Sciences will accept Level 2 Functional Skills as equivalent to C/4 in GCSE English.Alternative qualification Cambridge Pre-U BSc: D3/D3/M1 including D3 in biology or chemistry plus one other science or science-related subject. Global Perspectives excluded.MBiol: D3/D3/D3 Including biology or chemistry plus another science or science-related subject. Global Perspectives excluded.When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (BSc applicants) or D3/D3/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (MBiol applicants) International Baccalaureate BSc: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.MBiol: 31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) BSc: H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 including H2 in biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject at higher level.MBiol: H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject at higher level. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BSc: Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AB in 2 Advanced Highers including biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.MBiol: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AA in 2 Advanced Highers including biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.We accept the following:Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics.Science-related subjects: PE, geography, use of mathematics, psychology, statistics, geology and computing.Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own

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