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BSc Biochemistry MBiol

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

We aim to equip you with the best possible skills for a variety of future careers. All of our degrees have a strong emphasis on practical based teaching, small group teaching, online learning and problem solving.

Throughout the degree, you’ll gain a wide range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. Supported by the faculty student opportunity team, Leeds for Life scheme and your academic and personal tutor, you’ll be ideally placed to focus on your personal development and make the most of your time at university.

A Leeds biochemistry degree is respected by scientific and non-scientific employers alike, due to the analytical, technical and quantitative character of the course. Our graduates have, for many years, experienced high employment rates and a high proportion quickly gain employment upon graduation.

General Eligibility

A-level: AAA

Including chemistry and another science 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.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Introductory Biochemistry: Practical Skills

  • Introductory Biochemistry: Problem Solving and Data Handling

  • Introductory Integrated Biochemistry: the Molecules and Processes of Life

  • Introduction to Cell Biology: from Molecules to Cells and Tissues

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Introduction to Genetics

  • Biology of the Mind

  • Introduction to Pharmacology

  • The Microbial World

  • Introduction to Immunology

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Intermediate Biochemistry: Practicals

  • Intermediate Biochemistry: Skills

  • Intermediate Biochemistry

  • Genetic Engineering

  • Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling

  • Cell Biology of Disease

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Chemotherapy

  • Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University

  • Medical Immunology

  • Medical Virology

3 Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

  • Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

  • Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

  • Advanced Biochemistry: Skills

  • Research Tools and Applications

  • Extended Research Project Preparation

4 Year 4

Compulsory modules

  • Extended Research Project

  • Specialised Research Topics and Skills

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online at 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 19 in writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL My Best scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test.

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