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Biology BSc Hons
From genes to behaviour and evolution to ecology, studying Biology at Leeds will provide you with a holistic understanding of the whole topic. Personalise your degree to match your needs as you progress;
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31st January 23
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Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Biology at University of Leeds
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Biology BSc Hons at University of Leeds
Including biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If biology is the only science subject then an A grade is required. 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).
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Biology at University of Leeds
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member1276635
31st January 23
Biology, BSc Hons FullTime
dont love it im switching but I† is a good course for ppl that like the course read more
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21st October 24
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22nd February 24
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19th February 24
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19th February 24
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19th February 24
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19th February 24
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23rd November 23
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17th November 23
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30th January 23
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30th January 23
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13th October 22
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11th March 22
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The teachers there is good and heartwarming read more
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member464292
26th November 21
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We get weekly emails about careers opportunities e.g. placements and there’s also a student team that run academic sessions on CV building/how to get placements. I find most lectures engaging but when they’re pre-recorded online which one of my modules was wholly like this I found it harder to be involved with and interested in the content. read more
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member547394
17th April 20
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To be honest, going to the University of Leeds for my Masters (Bioscience) was the worst decision I have made academically. The Faculty of Biological Science is a complete shambles causing delays in feedback, and is rife with miscommunication. If you complain, it goes nowhere and meeting with the head of course was terrible as I was doing well and therefore had my complaint dismissed. The stress this course gave was unbelievable and don't get me started about applying for mitigation. Even with medical evidence, they don't approve mitigation despite a GP advising why it should be granted. The whole course was a disgrace leading to me leaving with nothing. I would strongly suggest that people choose a different university. read more
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9th October 19
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Not accredited so check if that's important for you read more
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18th December 16
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29th March 16
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29th April 15
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Biology at University of Leeds
member1295043
17th November 23
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Course is very interesting and different to anything I have done before read more
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31st January 23
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2nd April 18
Biology, MBiol Hons FullTime
Overall a great course! Its broad in your first year so if you don't know what to do with your life like me its great, but you can narrow it down so much in your second year that if you do its great too! I applied for Med Sci but I'm so glad I didn't do it as people on this course are lovely and you go into more details in our modules. Value for money... Better than most I think as you have 3hr labs most weeks and a mix of lectures, PBL, seminars etc. And good contact with your tutor but it's uni so it's still a rip off. Staff are great with mitigating circumstances and support. Being able to do a year in industry is also a bonus! read more
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