BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Focus on the molecular and cellular aspects of life sciences and join biological scientists striving to solve major global challenges such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, ageing, antibiotic resistance and sustainable food production. Biological Sciences is a flexible and interdisciplinary degree, which enables you to build a broad knowledge in your first year, with opportunities to tailor your studies and specialise in pathways such as Molecular Medicine, Infection and Disease, or Genome Biology and Disease in subsequent years. Leeds is home to many world-leading researchers in biological sciences. Youll be taught the latest techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy and gene editing which are rapidly increasing our understanding of living organisms.

Work placement- Optional and Study abroad- Optional.

A-level: AAB

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 Certificate

It 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 ABB at A-level (BSc 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 English in lieu of GCSE English.
International Baccalaureate
BSc: 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.

MBiol: 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component
TOEFL iBT 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 19 in writing.