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Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) MBiol (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) MBiol (Hons)
Take your scientific ideas from the lab bench to the marketplace with an 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 be prepared to face global challenges such as food security, des...
Take your scientific ideas from the lab bench to the marketplace with an 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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>With this exciting degree you’ll be prepared to face global challenges such as food security, designing biofuels and development of new medicines, having a practical impact on the world. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Course highlights:**<br/>- Weekly practical classes, with the option to experience working in a research lab in your final year.<br/><br/><br/>- The University student enterprise community offers you opportunities to network with entrepreneurs.<br/><br/><br/>- Start your own business with support from Spark.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain further practical experience boost your employability through our Year in Industry programme.<br/><br/><br/>- The University of Leeds has been awarded with the Small Business Charter accreditation, for excellence in entrepreneurship education.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain further practical experience boost your employability through our Year in Industry programme.<br/><br/><br/>- Build transferrable skills and employability with our skills-based teaching.<br/><br/><br/>- Extensive wellbeing and employability support from dedicated Faculty teams.<br/><br/><br/>- Outstanding graduate employability amongst top employers, both within and beyond scientific research.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C911
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
BSc: Overall pass with 60 credits and a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, with distinctions in at least 30 graded level 3 graded at D39M6P0 including biology and chemistry units (15 units in each), and a merit in all the remaining graded credits. We accept Access courses in Applied Science. We will also consider (depending on subject content:) biochemical sciences biological and environmental science biological and health science biological sciences biosciences combined sciences environmental science life and biological science life science medical and health science professions natural sciences physical & natural sciences. MBiol: We do not accept Access to HE.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BSc: BTEC extended diploma entry requirements: DDM plus A/B in A-level biology or chemistry (subject requirements may depend on the subject applied for and the BTEC subject). MBiol: We do not accept BTEC qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject at higher level.
Scottish Advanced Higher
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3
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).
Extended Project
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 AAB at A-level (MBiol applicants).
A level
A,A,A
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 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 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 Facul
T Level
Not Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Not Accepted
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