Biological Sciences at Leeds brings together subjects including genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology, giving you knowledge and skills vital
Biological Sciences is our most flexible and interdisciplinary degree, which enables you to build a broad knowledge base in your first year, with opportunities to tailor your studies and specialise in themes such as Molecular Medicine; Infection and Disease; or Genome Biology and Disease in subsequent years of the
The Faculty of Biological Sciences is one of the leading life science faculties in the UK in terms of research power, subject diversity and interdisciplinarity. You'll be taught by leading experts with their teaching content reflecting the latest developments in the field of biological sciences.
Year 1. You will study microbiology, genetics, immunology, biochemistry and cell biology as they relate to biomedicine. You will develop your practical skills
Course Highlights
Choose one of the following three themes to specialise in after your first year: molecular medicine, infection and disease or genome biology and disease.
Flexible Degrees
Biological Sciences is a broad-based degreewithin 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 share the same set of compulsory modules in the first year.
A key benefit of having a common first year is that at the end.
Wellbeing and Support
The University of Leeds features an extensive network of excellent services dedicated to you and your wellbeing.
We are here to help throughout your time in higher education, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
For more information on the different facets of support you will have access to, please see our Wellbeing and Support page.
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What does the School of biology do?
The School of Biology delivers the whole organism Biology programmes within the Faculty of Biological Sciences.
This delivery ranges from molecular to population scales, includes ,animals, plants, and fungi, and involves fundamental basic biology through to applied research with considerable societal impact.
What is a biological sciences degree?
Biological Sciences is a broad-based 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 share the same set of compulsory modules in the first year.
What is the School of Biology at the University of Leeds?
The School of Biology at the University of Leeds engages students in high-quality research on global and societal issues that matter.
We have a team of 33 academic staff, plus their research groups with more than 100 postdoctoral research assistants, postgraduate researchers and research technicians.
