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Biochemistry |
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Our Biochemistry degree course is ranked in the top 10 of Russell group universities. Biochemistry is a practical laboratory science that applies the molecular approaches of chemistry to the vast variety of biological systems, providing an understanding of every aspect of the structure and function of living things at a molecular level. If you choose to study biochemistry, not only will you graduate with strong career options in an expanding industry, you will also develop an expanding knowledge in a subject that has an enormous impact on modern life. From understanding diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s, to revolutionising forensics through the development of DNA-fingerprinting, biochemistry sits at the heart of modern bioscience in society. Our Biochemistry programme integrates practicals, tutorials and lectures to deliver a course that will develop your knowledge from basic principles to the latest cutting edge developments in biochemistry. Programme Leader: Dr David Brockwell |
Biological Sciences |
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This course will give you an understanding of biological processes on both the molecular and cellular levels. Bringing together subjects such as genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology, this degree will give you a thorough understanding of how living cells work, from generating energy to responding to changes in their environment. You’ll also gain the specialist knowledge in key disciplines that is vital not just in the job market, but in facing some of the biggest challenges facing the world in the 21st century. Core modules will equip you with a broad base of knowledge in areas such as human disease genomics, genetic engineering and cell signalling. At the same time, you’ll specialise by choosing one of four pathways in plants and agriculture, molecular medicine, infection and disease or molecular zoology. Studying in a world-leading research facility, you’ll have access to the latest knowledge in the field including discoveries being made right here in Leeds. On this course you will gain an understanding of how living cells work, from generating energy to responding to changes in their environment. You will study a wide range of organisms, from viruses to humans, and learn the role of multiple disciplines, such as genetics and microbiology. We offer four specialist themes: Molecular Medicine, Infection and Disease, Molecular Zoology, Plants and Agriculture. Specialist facilitiesThe Faculty of Biological Sciences has invested £2.25 million in modern, specialised teaching laboratories as well as fermentation units, research-quality microscopes and molecular biology suites. You’ll have access to a range of specialist scientific equipment and fantastic computing and library resources – including the dedicated Health Sciences Library – to help you develop your knowledge and skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. Programme Leader: Dr Sue Whittle |
Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) |
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Our undergraduate degree in Biotechnology with Enterprise is offered in partnership with the Leeds University Business School, this exciting degree offers both an understanding of disciplines underpinning advances in biotechnology, and the essentials of business, commerce and entrepreneurship. Develop an in-depth knowledge of cellular and molecular life sciences, and learn how this can be applied to real-world problems, together with the entrepreneurial skills to turn your ideas into reality. You don’t need any prior knowledge of business or enterprise for this course. Our integrated Masters offers you an additional year of specialist training. You’ll be introduced to advanced enterprise topics and undertake a significant research project. Make an ImpactBiotechnology with Enterprise allows us to harness biological systems and processes to help tackle many of the great challenges facing our world, such as maintaining food security, designing biofuels and development of novel medical treatments. This innovative degree will teach you the processes required to take a product from laboratory bench to the marketplace. Course highlights
Programme Leader: Dr Sue Whittle |
Biology |
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Biology is the study of life and living organisms. It’s a fascinating subject that answers key questions such as how life first began, and which offers developments and solutions to major social and ethical challenges. It has offered an advanced understanding of serious threats to human populations, conservation and habitats. This course allows you to gain a broad understanding of molecular, cellular, organismal and population biology, as well as giving you the chance to specialise in areas that suit your interests through a wide range of optional modules. You’ll gain a broad understanding of genetics, immunology, microbiology and other key disciplines, while you could also choose to explore plant growth, conservation biology, population genetics, bioinformatics and many more. Course highlights
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BLGY&S=Biology&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Chris West |
Biology with Enterprise |
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Biology is the study of life with a focus on the whole organism. It covers the key areas of molecular biology, cellular biology, organismal biology and population biology. Biology with Enterprise is offered in partnership with the Leeds University Business School. This innovative degree at Leeds offers a comprehensive understanding of the broad scope of biology and associated biotechnology together with the essentials of business and commerce. Biology addresses whole organism from molecules to entire ecosystems. The course reflects the complexity of life from molecular and cellular biology to organisms and populations. That breadth of diversity is reflected in the Biology with Enterprise course that is further supplemented with an understanding of business. The balance of the course is most suitable for biologists wanting to supplement understanding biology with that of business and commerce. Biology with Enterprise is designed to give graduates strong career prospects in both the private and public sectors. Course highlights
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BLGY&S=Biology&A=any Programme Leader: Prof Peter Urwin |
Ecology and Conservation Biology |
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With human activity increasingly transforming the planet, it has never been more important to understand what determines the distribution and abundance of different species, how they interact with each other and their environment, and how they respond to threats such as climate change, over-exploitation and habitat destruction. This course provides practical insights into these processes and how to manage them to conserve species and ecosystems in a rapidly-changing world. Ecologists have a vital role to play in monitoring, understanding and reversing environmental degradation. If you choose to study ecology and environmental biology at Leeds, you are choosing a fascinating subject that encompasses many aspects of biology but from a unique perspective. It explores the mechanisms and functions of ecosystems and the interdependence of the organisms within them. The skills and knowledge you develop will be relevant to ecology related careers as well as broader opportunities after graduation. You’ll learn from experts in world-class facilities, and you can apply your knowledge and skills outside the lab – we offer a variety of exciting field courses from North Yorkshire to Kenya. Course highlights
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BLGY&S=Ecology&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Steve Sait |
Genetics |
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Genetics is the study inheritance and variation within living organism. It is a vibrant and expanding discipline at the core of biological and medical sciences, playing a vital part in the development of genetic engineering and the decoding of the human genome. Leeds is one of the few universities in which you can specialise in genetics whilst gaining a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of related disciplines. You will gain an insight into applications of genetic techniques in fields as diverse as genetic engineering, developmental biology, biotechnology, diagnostics and therapies for human diseases, and conservation biology. As well as having the opportunity to study such an interesting and engaging subject, you will also graduate with an array of transferable skills ideal for the graduate job market. Course highlights
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BLGY&S=genetics&A=any Programme leader: Dr Andy Cuming |
Human Physiology |
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Human physiology is the study of how our body works in an integrated way. An understanding of physiology is fundamental to modern medical practice because physiological knowledge allows diagnoses and therefore determines appropriate medicinal treatments. An understanding of modern human physiology guarantees an almost endless array of possibilities for careers in biomedicine which can be combined with virtually any other area of biological science. This degree will provide you with an ideal opportunity to train in a medically orientated field of world-wide importance. As a physiologist you will ask fundamental questions such as: How does the body function during the normal demands of everyday life, and during stressful situations like exercise, or working in extreme environment? How do body systems fail in diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney failure and neurodegeneration? Course highlights
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BISC&S=human&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Jonathan Lippiat |
Medical Biochemistry |
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Medical Biochemistry at the Univerisity of Leeds offers you a detailed scientific knowledge of medical biochemistry through modules in protein folding disease, oncology and immunology, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the implications of biochemistry within medicine alongside research and experimental skills. On this undergraduate degree, you’ll learn from leading scientists through a combination of practicals, tutorials and lectures, giving you comprehensive training for medicine or medically related career. Our integrated Masters offers you an additional year of specialist training. You’ll develop tailored biochemistry skills, undertake an extended research project and study advanced biochemistry topics. Make an ImpactMedical biochemistry looks at the structure and function of living things in relation to their application to medicine, covering biochemistry topics but with a focus on areas relating to human health and diseases. Course highlights
Programme Leader: Dr David Brockwell |
Medical Microbiology |
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The study of Medical Microbiology at the University of Leeds requires expertise in a range of areas, such as immunology, genetics, biochemistry and cell biology, which we'll train you in throughout your undergraduate degree. You’ll be introduced to topics affecting health on a global scale, such as how pathogens like Ebola virus and bird flu emerge, how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics and how infectious agents hide from the immune response. There’s a focus on practical and analytical training in microbiological and molecular techniques, including the chance to carry out an extended medical microbiology-themed research project in your final year. These experiences will equip you for a wide range of future careers in scientific and health research, and beyond. Make an ImpactMicrobiology is the study of living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Medical Microbiology focuses on the ways in which these microbes affect our health, and the importance of microbiology in medicine. Course highlights
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=MICR&S=&A=any 
Programme Leader: Dr Christopher Randall |
Medical Sciences |
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Medical sciences brings together core biomedical subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and neuroscience. This course will give you broad understanding of the science of human beings from the level of molecules and cells to individuals, and equip you with the knowledge and skills for a wide range of medical and science-related careers. A set of core modules will equip you with research and experimental skills in the sciences as well as an understanding of topics such as endocrinology, microbiology and inherited disorders. At the same time, you’ll choose from a variety of optional modules to focus on the topics that suit your own interests and career ambitions such as chemotherapy, bioinformatics, exercise physiology, immunology and drug development. Taught by expert researchers in our world-class facilities, you’ll gain a firm knowledge base across all the medical sciences and have access to the latest discoveries being made right here in Leeds. The Faculty of Biological Sciences has invested £2.25 million in modern, specialised teaching laboratories as well as fermentation units, research-quality microscopes and molecular biology suites. You’ll have access to a range of specialist scientific equipment and fantastic computing and library resources – including the dedicated Health Sciences Library – to help you develop your knowledge and skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BISC&S=medical&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Mike Harrison |
Microbiology |
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Ranked 1st in the UK with a 100% student satisfaction rating (NSS, 2015) Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, and embraces numerous disciplines including immunology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. Microbiology affects almost all aspects of medicine and is essential for the environmental cycles that regenerate the planet. From the microbes that caused the foot and mouth epidemic to the photosynthetic microorganisms in the oceans that help alleviate global warming, microbiology offers the chance to study the organisms that affect so many aspects of our lives. By choosing to study this course not only are you choosing to develop a wide range of technical and transferable skills, but you will also gain an understanding of the how microbes interact, alter and influence the world around us. On our microbiology course you will develop an understanding of the importance of microorganisms to all aspects of our lives, whilst developing the key skills and knowledge that puts microbiologists in such high demand. Each programme is designed to provide you with a broad foundation in the diverse topics that constitute modern microbiology, with a particular emphasis on infectious disease. Leeds has the expertise to teach these at the highest level. All our degree programmes allow you to undertake a placement year and study abroad year as part of your degree. http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=MICR&S=&A=any
Programme Leader: Dr Christopher Randall |
Neuroscience |
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Neuroscience is the study of the brain and the nerves that make up the nervous system. The brain controls all bodily activities, ranging from heart rate and sexual function to emotion, learning and memory. Ultimately, it shapes our thoughts, hopes, dreams and imagination. In fact, the brain is what makes us human. You should study neuroscience at Leeds because we will take you on an amazing journey. You will cover all major areas of neuroscience from the molecular to the clinical/pathological from an anatomical, pharmacological, physiological and molecular biological viewpoint. You will also learn about the disorders of the nervous system such as: neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s), obesity and cardiovascular disease. This course is designed to give you the best possible start into this fascinating field with its incredibly diverse opportunities, working with researchers at the forefront of their field, and studying questions such as; ‘what is consciousness?’ and ‘how do we form and store memories?’ You will learn about disorders of the nervous system that underlie many current public health problems such as neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease), spinal cord injury and cardiovascular disease. You will cover all major areas of neuroscience, from the molecular to the clinical/pathological, from an anatomical, pharmacological, physiological and molecular biological viewpoint. All our degree programmes allow you to undertake a placement year and study abroad year as part of your degree. http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BISC&S=neuro&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Hugh Pearson |
Pharmacology |
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This course is rated as the number 1 Pharmacology in UK (NSS, 2016) Pharmacology is the science of medicines and other drugs, and how they interact with the body. It is an essential arm of most medical disciplines as it covers all aspects of health and disease. By studying pharmacology, knowledge of physiological processes is directed into developing drugs to target disorders of the human body caused by bacteria and viruses or even man-made mutagenic chemicals. Important note: Pharmacology is commonly confused with pharmacy. Pharmacy is a completely separate profession, mainly concerned with the preparation and dispensing of drugs. You should study pharmacology because it offers you the chance to understand how we discover new ways to treat illness. You will have the opportunity to ask questions such as ‘can we find a simple and effective drug to stop obesity?’ and ‘how can we understand the human brain and produce drugs that cure mental illness?’ Our Pharmacology degree offers you the chance to get a broad understanding of the biomedical science disciplines, whilst also learning about how drugs are discovered and developed for human use and the unwanted effects they can sometimes cause. We have received 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey in six of the last seven years. Our tutorial and small group work system is designed to develop essential transferable skills, such as written and oral communication, problem solving and team working skills, alongside pharmacological knowledge. All our degree programmes allow you to undertake a placement year and study abroad year as part of your degree. Programme Leader: Dr Dan Donnelly |
Sport and Exercise Sciences |
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Sport and exercise science is the scientific study of how the body and mind handle, and learn from, the demands placed on them in sport and exercise. Our courses address such questions as: How do injuries occur? Is it possible to improve performance? How does the body react in an extreme environment? This degree is the perfect opportunity to explore the biological process of the body during physical activity. As well as offering you the chance to study something you are passionate about, with the ability to tailor your degree to your interests, it acts as the perfect springboard for a graduate career in a variety of areas. Our particular approach to sport and exercise sciences focuses clearly on the core life science disciplines that are fundamental to understanding how the body and mind work in a sport or exercise context. You will study four core disciplines: exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology.
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=SPSC&S=&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Sarah Astill |
Sport Science and Physiology |
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Leeds is ranked 1st among the Russell Group universities for Sports Science (NSS, 2016) Sport science is the scientific study of how the body and mind cope with, handle and learn from the stresses of performance in sport and exercise. Physiology investigates, in particular, the impact of exercise on the structures and mechanisms of the body during both acute and chronic physical activity. It is important to understanding exercise concepts such as training, fitness, endurance and fatigue: from the molecular and cellular level to the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Sport Science and Physiology offers a fantastic insight into the various processes of the body during physical activity. Through the core disciplines of exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, sport and exercise psychology, you will develop strong transferable skills that will place you in an excellent position for a wide range of graduate careers. http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=SPSC&S=&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Carrie Ferguson |
Zoology |
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Zoology is the study of animals at all levels, from their evolutionary origins, molecular and cellular biology to their behaviour, ecology, and evolution. Zoologists conduct research in the laboratory and field to address wide-ranging issues in conservation biology, animal welfare, farming, disease, and government policy. Most of us are drawn to Zoology by a fascination with animals and a curiosity-based drive to understand how they function, behave and evolve. However, the study of zoology is more important in the 21st century than ever. As a Zoologist you will have the opportunity to play a part in understanding how animals interact with their environment, how organisms play a part in various ecosystems, and how we as humans can try and avoid damaging the wildlife of the world. Course highlights
http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/programmesearch.asp?L=UG&Y=202324&F=P&D=BLGY&S=zoology&A=any Programme Leader: Dr Maria Beger |