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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.
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.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
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
Introduction to Genetics
Biology of the Mind
Introduction to Pharmacology
The Microbial World
Introduction to Immunology
Intermediate Biochemistry: Practicals
Intermediate Biochemistry: Skills
Intermediate Biochemistry
Genetic Engineering
Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling
Cell Biology of Disease
Chemotherapy
Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University
Medical Immunology
Medical Virology
Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
Advanced Biochemistry: Skills
Research Tools and Applications
Extended Research Project Preparation
Extended Research Project
Specialised Research Topics and Skills
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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