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UndergraduateMaster of BiologyUCAS: C719

Biological Sciences

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leeds, the MBiol (Hons) Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying the molecular and cellular aspects of life is at the heart of our Biological Sciences degree. Understanding how cells respond to and influence their environment drives the most exciting discoveries in molecular and cellular biology. How do mutations cause inherited disorders and cancer? International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £32,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular and Cellular Biology
Genetics and Genomics
Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways
Microbiology and Infection
Evolutionary and Comparative Biology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Advanced Molecular Medicine
Extended Research Project
UCAS Code:C719
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

BSc: AAB MBiol: AAA Including biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded. We accept the following: • Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. • Science-related subjects: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, PE, psychology, science in society, statistics, use of mathematics. Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be ABB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ (BSc applicants) or AAB and grade A in the EPQ (MBiol applicants).

International Baccalaureate

34 points

BSc: 34 (with 17 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject at higher level. MBiol: 35 (with 18 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject at higher level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160

Home Student Fee

£32,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£30,500
3 years£21,000£26,000£34,500
5 years£26,500£32,500£43,000

UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£26,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Biological Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#77QS World
#13UK Ranking
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