Biological Sciences

University of Leeds
UK
Provided by: ucas

Program Summary

This International Year One programme includes modules in English language and practical biological laboratories, which are carefully tailored for your academic development and chosen area of study. These focused subjects will equip you with a broad base of knowledge in areas such as human disease genomics, genetic engineering, cell signalling and anatomy. After successfully completing the programme, and achieving the required grades, you will be able to progress to the second year of an biology-related undergraduate degree.

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You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI
  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
  • LanguageCert Academic SELT
  • PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
  • Study Group English Language Preparation (Online)

English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing)

Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see the table below)

Age: 18+ at the start of International Year One

Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)

*The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ. If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.


English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing)

Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study (see the table below)

Age: Minimum 18 at start of International Year One programme

Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)

COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CountryAcademic qualification
AfghanistanSecondary school certificate : 80% overall including 70% in relevant subjects plus further year of study.
AlgeriaBacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 plus further year.
AustraliaYear 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland)
AzerbaijanSeconday School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of uni degree studies.
BahrainTawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma)
Bangladesh

Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 4.0 overall (4.0 in English, 3.75 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma)

(Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 4.0 is required for Biological Sciences)
(Note 2: For all other pathways if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 4.0).

BelarusAttestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus successful completion of 1 further year opf study (= GPA 5.0)
BrazilEnsino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + successful completion of 1 further year of study
BruneiCambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points)
CambodiaDiploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12. Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good. 5 subjects minimum grade C including relevant subjects. + successful completion of one year of further study.
ChinaYear 12 (Senior High 3) with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (no further year study required)
Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass.
Year 12 (Senior High 3) with a pass of 70% overall plus 70% in overall Gaokao results.
ColombiaBachillerato - 5 relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study.
EgyptYear 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
EthiopiaTVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B
GambiaPart study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate
GhanaWest African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus completed 1 year of further year of study. e.g. Polytechnic Diploma
Hong Kong

HKDSE: 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering).

Higher Certificate is considered comparable to BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) standard.
Honours Diploma (from Shue Yan College) is considered comparable to BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) / Foundation degree standard. Higher Diploma (2 years) or 1 year Associate Degree both min GPA 2.0.

IndiaYear 12 HSC - 65% or above
Indonesia7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above
IranCompleted 2 years Kardani with 13/20 OR 1 year towards Kardani at 14/20 and work experience
JamaicaDiploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies.
Japan

High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA OR High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study

For Maths requirement: accept 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C.

JordanYear 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/ Diploma/ General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate).
KazakhstanCertificate of Secondary Educationwith grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991)
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
Korea

From SH3 graduates: SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma.
Or SH3 + 1 year of further study

Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects.

KuwaitShahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree
LaosBaccalaureat/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C including relevant subjects plus completed 1 successfully completed year of further year of study
LebanonBaccalaureat - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study
LibyaSecondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
Macau

Form 6 (all schools): 70% average overall and relevant subjects

Ensino Secundário Complementar with 16 – 18 or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (A-levels A-E overall and relevant subjects) OR Hong Kong DSE 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering).

Malaysia

STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including English

Student with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

MauritiusCambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma
MexicoBachillerato 90% or 75% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
MoldovaAttestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
MongoliaHigh School certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year.
MyanmarBasic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00.
NepalYear 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall + 1 year further study (can be 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate)
(Note: 2.4/C+/50-59% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12).
New ZealandNCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels. NCEA Level 3 with relevant subjects & Record of Learning to see exact grades and subjects passed. Majority of marks = merits
NigeriaWAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate.
OmanSchool Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
Pakistan

Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II): 70% overall or
Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II): 60% overall + 1 year of further study. Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible.

(Note: 50% in relevant subjects required).

Philippines80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools (school list in general rules tab) or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
QatarSchool Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
RussiaAttestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
RwandaRwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B)
Saudi ArabiaHigh School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study.
International Arab Baccalaureate accepted at 75% - 80% (Grade C) overall and relevant subjects.
SingaporeGrades A1 - C6 obtained on subject for subject basis plus either Singapore/Cambridge A level (160 UCAS points) or part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma
South AfricaSenior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relvant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects)
Sri LankaSri Lankan GCE (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of Diploma level studies.
Taiwan

SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study

GSAT - 50 (4 subject) with relevant subjects

Vocational High School Year 3: (80%) or Year 2 (75%).

TanzaniaCambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma
ThailandHigh School certificate (MAW6) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Baccalaureat from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level
TurkeyDevlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 68% overall.
UAEHigh School certificate (Tawjihiyya) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
UgandaCambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D
UkraineAttestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
USA

Grade 12: 2.75 (77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects, including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites, PLUS further year studies or further exams such as SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths with 500 in two SAT II subject test, ACT 24 overall or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas

GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) 2.00

UzbekistanCompletion of Attestat plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr
VenezuelaTitulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
VietnamYear 12 with GPA 7.5 or GPA 6.5 with 1 year further study.
Other qualifications
IB Diploma Programme (if qualification attempted) 28 pointsA/AS levels: 62 UCAS points (excluding native language)

* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ. If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.


Age17+​​
Duration6, 10 or 16 weeks​​
Fees

6 weeks: £2,100​​

10 weeks: £3,500

16 weeks: £5,600

Intakes

6 weeks: September/February/June

10 weeks: January/May

16 weeks: September/March

Term dates6 weeks:
23/09/2024 - 15/11/2024
10/02/2025 - 21/03/2025
09/06/2025 - 18/07/2025

10 weeks:
13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025
12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025

16 weeks:
30/09/2024 - 21/02/2025
31/03/2025 - 18/07/2025

English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

6 weeks:
5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills)

10 weeks:
4.5 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

16 weeks:
4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

English language exit requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

For Biological Sciences, Civil Engineering and International Relations: 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in writing)

For Business Management and Business Management with Marketing: 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in writing, with no skill lower 5.0)

Accepted tests

English Language Preparation Online for International Year One - Not applicable to International Year One Business Management or Business Management with Marketing pathways

Course durationAccepted Test Required score 
16 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit overall, ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills
10 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills), or accepted equivalent

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit in all skills
6 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills), or accepted equivalent

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Distinction overall, ISE I Distinction in writing and ISE I Merit in all other skills

In addition to Academic IELTS, we accept the following UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for these programmes.

  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI

Our admission team will be able to advise further on the required scores for each test. 

We help students join any of the following scholarship programs provided by the ministry of education by completing their registration,