Biomedical Sciences MBiol (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Biomedical Sciences MBiol (Hons) and other courses in Medical & Healthcare Science Research at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Medical & Healthcare Science Research.
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Medical & Healthcare Science Research 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 | |
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| Median salary | £34000 | £44000 | £50500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £32000 - £39000 | £37000 - £48500 | £43500 - £56500 |
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Course Description
Become an expert in the Biomedical Sciences, a rapidly-growing area, developing solutions to a wide range of challenges linked to maintaining health and wellbeing through every stage of life. You’ll gain an integrated knowledge of the human body; how its organs, tissues and cells work together to keep you healthy, and what goes wrong in disease.
Explore cutting edge research in areas such as regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug discovery, cancer biology and dementia. You will be part of an investigative-based inspirational and engaging learning experience, informed by our research, and delivered by world leading academics.
Staff in our school are leaders in Biomedical Sciences disciplines that encompass anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biochemistry and microbiology, with many working in conjunction with other disciplines such as medical engineering, advanced materials science, computing and robotics.
Our focus will be on making you workplace ready. You’ll undertake an independent capstone or culminating research project, bringing together the knowledge, skills and attributes developed throughout your degree.
This integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training. You will study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project within one of the major research laboratories in the School of Biomedical Sciences or an appropriate period of work based practice. 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, subject to suitable academic performance and availability.
Course highlights:
- Designed to give a broad scientific foundation and key graduate skills for those interested in biomedical sciences.
- Explore cutting edge biomedical research delivered by world-leading researchers.
- Delivered using inspirational, engaging and inclusive approaches.
- Experimental skills modules throughout the first 2 years train you to design and conduct experiments to find answers to key biomedical questions.
- Develop the key skills and attributes that will set you apart in both the competitive graduate job market and when seeking to commence a PhD.
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 Biomedical Sciences MBiol (Hons) at University of Leeds
| 30% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Medical & Healthcare Science Research
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Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (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:
August 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
UCAS application code:
B109
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #10
- #17
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #17
- #25
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #15
- #104
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024