BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise)
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise), a biosciences degree combining molecular life sciences with business and enterprise studies. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Entrepreneurship. Students can apply for an optional industry placement year, and the programme offers a transition route to an integrated Masters degree. The first year covers the foundations through Introductory Skills in the Molecular Biosciences, The Basis of Life, and Starting Your Own Business, alongside microbiology and genetics. The second year progresses with Omics and Big Data Biology, New Enterprise Planning, and Food Security and Sustainability. The final year includes the Biotechnology Research Project, Advanced Skills in the Biological Sciences, and Enterprise Consultancy. Optional modules across the degree allow students to study areas such as social enterprise, cancer biology, and immunology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: BTEC extended diploma entry requirements: DDM plus A/B in A-level Biology or Chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted). IB: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Skills in the Molecular Biosciences
- Introductory Skills in Microbiology
- The Basis of Life
- Starting Your Own Business
- The Microbial World
- Introduction to Genetics
- Understanding Social Enterprise
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Biology of The Mind
- Introduction to Immunology
- Discovery Modules
- Intermediate Skills in the Molecular Biosciences
- Intermediate Skills in the Biological Sciences
- Omics and Big Data Biology
- New Enterprise Planning
- Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice
- Food Security and Sustainability
- Leading and Managing Small Businesses
- Managing Innovation in Business
- Fundamentals of Cell and Cancer Biology
- Human Populations and Disease
- Medical Immunology
- Human Diseases
- Biotechnology Research Project
- Advanced Skills in the Biological Sciences
- Advanced Genetic Techniques and Applications
- Enterprise Consultancy
- Critical Perspectives in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
- Advanced Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology 2
- Advanced Cancer Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Biotechnology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) at University of Leeds do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) at University of Leeds?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
Does BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.