BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds

You'll be trained in data collection and experimental techniques relevant to the biological sciences. You'll learn how to use laboratory equipment, design and execute simple experiments, understand approaches used to study biochemical and molecular processes and analyse and interpret numerical data.

You'll focus on data collection and laboratory techniques relevant to microbial sciences, as well as further developing your skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. You'll engage with a mix of practical classes, tutorials and computer-based classes, and will learn about aseptic technique, bacterial culture, microscopy, PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing, applying theoretical knowledge gained from your lecture modules.

You'll learn about the fundamental processes of life, identifying the key concepts that underpin the biological processes in all living organisms, from bacteria to mammals. On completion, you'll have a comprehensive grounding in the molecular basis of life from the atomic scale up to cells.

You'll gain a blend of theoretical and practical experience in setting up and running a business. You'll explore the issues of creativity, idea generation, opportunity recognition and feasibility analysis, equipping you with the foundations of an entrepreneurial business model.

The module introduces you to the diversity of microbial life and viruses on this planet, with an emphasis on how we interact with microbes that are responsible for infections. You'll explore how microorganisms interact with each other and how they influence more complex organisms, and how fungi, bacteria and viruses are safely manipulated.

You'll explore the different meanings of 'genetics' and how this concept has changed over time. More importantly, you will explore what genetics means for us as organisms. To what extent do genes determine our inheritance? How do our genes make us the distinct and unique organisms we are?

You'll be provided with the knowledge and skills to explore how purpose-driven businesses find innovative and enterprising win-win solutions to local and global social and environmental challenges.

You'll be introduced to key management tasks and examine challenges faced by managers today. The module also includes interviews with current managers who reflect on various aspects of management in today's business environment.

You'll be provided with an introduction to key ideas, concepts and practices in the field of Entrepreneurship. The module explores a variety of sectors ranging from creative industries to family businesses.

You'll be introduced to the foundational neuroscience concepts of structure and function, and how systems level function emerges. These concepts will be explained using examples drawn from across the human nervous system in health and disease, and from the experimental approaches used in neuroscience research.

You'll review fundamental immune mechanisms with particular emphasis on human immunology and its relationship to health and disease. You'll discover how we protect ourselves from infection through our immune defences, learning about the roles played by the different types of leukocytes, antibodies and complement.

As well as the compulsory and optional modules that make up your programme of study, you may be able to choose something different to your main subject as a Discovery Module.

This module develops core laboratory skills in molecular biosciences through a continuous research project. You'll design, troubleshoot, and analyse experiments, focusing on gene cloning and protein production. With workshops and practical sessions, you'll gain expertise in data interpretation, software tools, and scientific communication, providing a strong foundation for carrying out research professionally.

This module builds laboratory and data analysis skills in molecular biosciences. You'll design experiments, interpret data, and use statistical tools to solve biological problems. Practical classes and tutorials emphasise collaboration, problem-solving, and effective scientific communication, preparing you for research projects and further study in cell biology.

You'll be introduced to omics-based approaches at the forefront of equipping biologists to overcome global challenges. You'll also develop practical data-science skills in comparative genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics in order to conduct group-based and individual research projects.

You'll examine how a new enterprise proposal is developed from the initial idea, through to identifying a market, developing a financial plan, conducting market research, pitching and reporting an enterprise proposal.

You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business theory and practice. You'll learn about the place of entrepreneurship in academic theory with a focus on how the decision to become an entrepreneur is impacted both by internal and external factors.

You'll gain insight into the fundamental biology that underpins crop and animal production. You will also learn about the evolution of farming biodiversity and safeguarding the environment.

You'll be introduced to the concepts of leading and managing small businesses, examining their peculiarity, importance and diversity. Upon completion of the module, you'll understand the specific approaches to leading, managing and growing small and family businesses by combining theory with practice.

You'll learn about the management of innovation, applying your knowledge to current case studies and presenting evidence to support arguments for different models of change. This module is about more than having good ideas; it's about managing new ideas, improving old ideas and understanding how to implement them successfully.

This module provides an introduction to human cell biology and the molecular basis of cancer. You'll begin by studying the key structures and processes within a normal cell, exploring how components work together to maintain cellular function. The module then examines how these processes can become disrupted, leading to the development of cancer. Finally, you'll learn about therapeutic strategies for combating cancer, including the development and action of targeted treatments.

In this module, you will learn about human populations and their relationships with the environment. Human evolution will be explored, including the underlying principles that lead to genetic differences between individuals and populations. Epidemiological aspects cover the analysis of infectious diseases and cancer. In addition, genetic diseases are investigated in the context of genome organisation, mutation and gene expression, including clinical approaches to diagnosis of cytogenetic abnorma

You'll gain detailed knowledge of the immune system, focusing on human health, from infectious and auto-immune diseases to treatment.

This module explores a range of human diseases, both inherited and environmentally linked, including heart and vascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, dermatitis, and conditions related to dietary deficiencies. You'll examine the underlying mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases, developing an in-depth understanding of their biological basis and real-world impact.

This module provides a detailed exploration of the microorgan