Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) MBiol (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) MBiol (Hons) and other courses in Personal Development at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Personal Development.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Combined and General Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Personal Development at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £25000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £21500 - £28000 | £24000 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Combined and General Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26024 | £22367 | £24174 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23098 - £30268 | £15056 - £28011 | £18435 - £32739 |
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Course Description
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, designing biofuels and development of new medicines, having 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 highlights:
- Weekly 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.
- Start your own business with support from Spark.
- Gain further practical experience 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.
- Gain further practical experience boost your employability through our Year in Industry programme.
- Build transferrable skills and employability with our skills-based teaching.
- Extensive wellbeing and employability support from dedicated Faculty teams.
- Outstanding graduate employability amongst top employers, both within and beyond scientific research.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) MBiol (Hons) at University of Leeds
| 35% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biotechnology
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
For the most up-to-date information on entry requirements please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/courses
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biotechnology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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