Biology with Enterprise MBiol, BSc
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I can say that I felt really welcomed there. A year that I will not forget, a year that changed my life.
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It was such an exciting experience and i met so many people from different cultures. Anyone was kind and i really had fun everyday. Because it is a good University full of resources and facilities.
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In Leeds
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Typology
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Leeds
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Duration
4 Years
Description
This innovative degree, developed in partnership with the Leeds University Business School, provides a comprehensive understanding of the broad scope of biology and associated biotechnology together with the essentials of business and commerce
Biology is the study of life, addressing the whole organism from molecules to entire ecosystems. You’ll cover the key areas of molecular biology, cellular biology, organismal biology and population biology.
This course will teach you biology that has impact together with an awareness of commercial opportunities, allowing you to implement your biological knowledge for the benefit of society across a wide range of employment options.
In your third year, you’ll have the chance to apply your knowledge and explore the potential of your ideas through an enterprise development project.
Our integrated Masters offers you an additional year of specialist training. You’ll be introduced to advanced topics and undertake an extended research project
Facilities
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Starts
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To take into account
As well as providing you with subject-specific knowledge, we aim to equip you with the best possible skills for a variety of future careers. All of our degrees have a strong emphasis on practical based teaching, small group teaching, online learning and problem solving. Throughout the degree, you’ll gain a wide range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. Supported by the Leeds for Life scheme and your academic and personal tutor, you’ll be ideally placed to focus on your personal development and make the most of your time at university.
A-level: AAA - AAB BSc: A-level: AAA - AAB 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.
Opinions
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I can say that I felt really welcomed there. A year that I will not forget, a year that changed my life.
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It was such an exciting experience and i met so many people from different cultures. Anyone was kind and i really had fun everyday. Because it is a good University full of resources and facilities.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Student
Trainee
Achievements for this centre
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 10 years
What you'll learn on the course
- Biology
- Genetics
- School
- Project
- Environment
- Laboratory
- Opportunity
- MBiol
- Development
- Organism
Course programme
In Year 2, you will continue to study biology and the continued development of your skills will be supported through modules that integrate regular tutorials, laboratory practicals and data-handling exercises. You will also gain a more focused insight into the essential elements of the business world.
In Year 3 you will continue a coordinated programme of biology and enterprise to develop a broad range of skills. There is strong emphasis on independent learning, problem-solving and data analysis taught in the context of biology. You will complete an extended individual project as part of a research group in the School of Biology. You will also continue to develop your understanding of business practices in preparation for your project in enterprise.
Integrated Masters (MBiol)You can study the Biology with Enterprise degree as an MBiol.
Years 1 and 2 are the same as for the BSc and provide a foundation in both Biology and Enterprise management.
In Year 3 you study compulsory and optional modules in both biology and enterprise, together with an Enterprise Development Project. In Year 4 you will study a range of Masters-level modules and undertake an extended research project. This helps to develop the high-level research and professional skills that will serve you well in your future career.
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
- Biology Practicals and Data Analysis
- Practical Genetics
- Exploring Whole Organism Biology in the Lab and Field
- Tutorials for Biology and Genetics
- The Basis of Life
- Enterprise in Action
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- Enhanced Study Skills for Biologists
- Parasitology
- Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
- How Plants Work
- Sustainable Food Production
- Animals as Pests
- Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice
- New Enterprise Planning
Year 3
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Research Skills and Experience
- Research Literature Review
- Enterprise Development Project
- Advanced Entrepreneurship
Year 4
Compulsory modules
- Extended Research Project
