MBiol, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise)

Take your scientific ideas from the lab bench to the marketplace with this innovative Biotechnology and Enterprise course. No prior knowledge of business or enterprise is needed as you study biotechnology alongside entrepreneurship, fully supported by our outstanding Business School. You’ll develop in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of applied cellular and molecular life sciences, in addition to the business skills necessary to turn your ideas into a reality. With this exciting degree, you’ll explore global challenges such as food security, designing biofuels and development of new medicines, enabling you to have a practical impact on the world. 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 highlightsWeekly practical classes, with the option to experience working in a research lab in your final year.The University student enterprise community offers you opportunities to network with entrepreneurs.Delivered using inspirational, engaging and inclusive approaches. Develop the key skills and attributes you’ll need to become one of the next generation of thinkers, innovators and leaders, equipped to make a positive difference in a complex and ever-changing interconnected world.Start your own business with support from Spark.Gain further practical experience and boost your employability through our Year in Industry programme.The University of Leeds has been awarded with the Small Business Charter accreditation, for excellence in entrepreneurship education.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.Flexible degreesBiotechnology with Enterprise is a specialist degree within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology which offers you flexibility throughout your time studying at Leeds.All our School of Molecular and Cellular Biology degree courses shares the same set of compulsory modules in the first year. A key benefit of having a common first year is that at the end of year 1, there are opportunities to transfer onto degree courses in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, subject to approval. Additional degree courses may be available depending on your academic background.Biological Sciences or BiologyUnsure of the difference between Biological Sciences and BiologyFacilitiesThe School of Molecular and Cellular Biology is an international research hub with outstanding facilities for structural biology, biophysics, cell biology and imaging. This is underpinned by a recent £17 million investment by the University and a large grant portfolio from major external funders (the Wellcome Trust, Royal Society, BBSRC and MRC). These facilities underpin our research-led teaching and allow us to offer final-year projects at the frontier of modern research. Recently refurbished teaching labs and dedicated computer clusters will allow you to develop your practical and computational skills during the first two years of your course.The Business School has invested in new collaborative teaching spaces in the Charles Thackrah Building and the new Esther Simpson Building to provide a structured informal engagement space to facilitate both student and staff collaboration. This is also enriched digitally to allow for internal and external collaboration. The Faculty Student Opportunity Team provide expert support for preparing applications for placements, internships and jobs.

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. Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.