2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise)
Programme code: | BS-BIOL/BT | UCAS code: | C910 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Ryan Seipke | Contact address: | fbsrsei@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
A-level: AAA - AAB, including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics OR Science-related subjects: PE, geography, psychology, use of maths and statistics). 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.
- IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component or equivalent English language qualification.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Faculty of Biological Sciences Undergraduate School
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Guidance. While no QAA Subject Benchmark exists for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, QAA guidance has been published. This programme follows the guidance of the Bioscience benchmark.
Programme specification:
The introduction of the BSc Biotechnology with Enterprise creates a novel opportunity for students to gain a sound grounding in a broad range of biological sciences areas which underpin the growing biotechnology industry, combined with an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to bring a new idea to the marketplace.
At the end of the programme students should:
- Have gained a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major areas of biological sciences and be able to identify potential technological applications of biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof;
- Have gained a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship and enterprise development activity in relation to economic and societal outcomes, in local and global contexts.
- Have received training and personal development opportunities in generic and transferable skills and attitudes necessary for further academic study and/or a career in the Biosciences/Biotechnology or those that may reasonably be required of a graduate employee;
- Have knowledge of current bioscience & biotechnological techniques and methodologies, with hands-on experience of some of these;
The programme will should provide:
- provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of molecular and cell biology, microbiology, genetics and bioinformatics;
- place emphasis on the applications of biotechnology in the modern world, both commercially (e.g. pharmaceuticals, agriculture etc.) and clinically;
- integrate teaching of enterprise modules across all years of study with an emphasis in Years 2 and 3 on business planning and research implementation of business-associated concepts;
- provide experience of a variety of teaching methods (lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials and computer-assisted learning packages);
- require students to undertake level 3 projects in both biotechnology and enterprise
- equip students with the necessary transferable skills suitable for a wide variety of careers in research, science-based industry and other employment;
- ensure that, on graduation, students are able to: analyse, interpret and evaluate data; acquire and integrate information, and use information to solve problems; communicate effectively through a variety of media;
a) manage student progress effectively and provide appropriate support and guidance;
b) provide high quality learning resources to support the objectives of the programme.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOL1112 | The Molecules of Life | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BIOL1303 | Introductory Skills for Biotechnology | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BLGY1211 | Applied Biology and Agriculture | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY1237 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1890 | Starting Your Own Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR1125 | Introduction to Microbiology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MICR1220 | Introduction to Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Subset A: Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following modules.
LUBS1001 | Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1010 | Understanding Social Enterprises | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Subset B: Students may take up to 10 credits of modules (MICR1202) or choose to undertake a Discovery module
MICR1202 | The Microbial World | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may take up to 10 credits of Discovery modules..
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOL2112 | Genes and Genomes | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BIOL2303 | Intermediate Skills for Biotechnology | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BLGY2225 | Sustainable Food Production | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2045 | Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2080 | New Enterprise Planning | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates are required to take a minimum of 10 credits and up to 20 credits of modules from the following subsets:
Candidates are required to take 10 credits of modules from Subset A below:
BIOL2210 | Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOL2211 | Human Diseases | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2210 | Chemotherapy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2222 | Medical Virology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates are required to take 10 credits of modules from subset B below or may choose a Discovery module.
BIOL2210 | Biological Membranes and Cell Signalling | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOL2211 | Human Diseases | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2210 | Chemotherapy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2028 | Leading and Managing Small Businesses | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2065 | Managing Innovation in Business | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2222 | Medical Virology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may undertake a Discovery module instead of a module from Subset B.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOL3305 | Advanced Skills in the Biosciences | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOL3397 | Biotechnology Research Project | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BLGY3109 | Applied Genetics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3013 | Enterprise Consultancy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3306 | Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
A Biotechnology pathway of selected Advanced Topics will be followed by students undertaking this programme. Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules.
BIOL3210 | Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOL3211 | Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 3 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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