Bioscience

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Faculty of Biological Sciences · Biological and sport sciences

Lead research from the front as you prepare for an exciting career in modern bioscience. Qualified science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals have never been in higher demand across industries such as health, renewables, food and agriculture. This course will equip you with the core fundamental and specialist skills to work at the forefront of modern bioscience, using cutting-edge techniques to advance scientific discovery. As part of the programme, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in your own independent advanced research project and contribute to an area of science you’re passionate about. MSc Bioscience will prepare you for an exciting, varied career; whether in academia, a commercial setting or a public sector organisation. Many of our graduates progress to bioscience-related research (with some achieving scientific publication), teacher training, health and safety and pharmaceutical research. Note: This course requires a solid foundation in the molecular and cellular basis of life (e.g. knowledge of cell structure, function of proteins and organelles, DNA replication and gene expression) but you don’t need an undergraduate degree in this field before studying the MSc. Student profile: Madga Hernandez “The layout of the course is extremely beneficial for anyone who wants to study further but gain an immersive experience in research. I could select classes from bioimaging to plant technology.” Magda Hernandez, MSc Bioscience Why study at Leeds - Learn from experts: Take advantage of the diverse teaching and research expertise on offer within the programme. - Choose modules that interest you: Choose from a wide range of optional modules to select the combination of topics that most interest you such as Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases. Global Challenges in Food Security and Cancer Biology and Molecular Oncology. - Tailor your studies to suit you: An incredibly flexible programme, with which you can tailor and customise to suit your passions, interests and career aspirations. - Hands-on learning combined with academic study: You’ll take on a half-practical and half-academic timetable to begin with, working towards a 9-5 day undertaking research in the lab. - Cutting-edge equipment: Leeds has a leading bioimaging facility with a number of confocal microscopes and fluorescence-activated cell sorters. - A national hub for research: The Faculty of Biological Sciences is one of the largest groupings of life science researchers in the UK Rankings and awards 86th in the world, QS World Rankings 2026 Where this degree could take you Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our bioscience graduates have obtained: - Trainee Cytogeneticist - Commissioning Editor, scientific publishers - Research Fellow, National Centre for Biological Sciences - Clinical Researcher, Kent and Medway Cancer Network and NHS Trust - Research Technician, University of Warwickshire/University of Oxford - Bioassay Analyst, Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics - Laboratory technician, Exova Group - Quality Management at Johnson & Johnson LifeSscan Technologies - Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Research Assistant, Qatar National Research Fund - Research Executive, Adelphi International Research - Biopharmaceutical Experimental Officer, Covance Career support Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one. Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

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