Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) BSc (Hons)

University of Leeds

Take your scientific ideas from the lab bench to the marketplace with an innovative Biotechnology and Enterprise course. No prior knowledge of business or enterprise is needed as you study biotechnology alongside entrepreneurship, fully supported by our outstanding Business School. You’ll develop in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of applied cellular and molecular life sciences, in addition to the business skills necessary to turn your ideas into a reality. With this exciting degree you’ll be prepared to face global challenges such as food security, designing biofuels and development of new medicines, having a practical impact on the world. This 3 year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training, subject to suitable academic performance and availability. You would study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project.**Course highlights:**- Weekly practical classes, with the option to experience working in a research lab in your final year.- The University student enterprise community offers you opportunities to network with entrepreneurs.- Start your own business with support from Spark.- Gain further practical experience boost your employability through our Year in Industry programme.- The University of Leeds has been awarded with the Small Business Charter accreditation, for excellence in entrepreneurship education.- Build transferrable skills and employability with our skills-based teaching.- Extensive wellbeing and employability support from dedicated Faculty teams.- Outstanding graduate employability amongst top employers, both within and beyond scientific research.

Faculty of Biological Sciences