INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This International Year One course 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. Find what kind of work you will take part in during your Biological Sciences International Year One year here.
WHY STUDY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES WITH US?
This International Year One course will prepare you to progress onto BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences or a number of other degrees at the University of Leeds, which is one of the UK’s leading universities. Find out about the benefits of studying in this engaging and explorative environment here.
THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The University of Leeds is home to a world-class faculty, ranked among the top 150 best biological science departments across the globe. This includes the School of Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Molecular and Cellular Biology – all of which house dedicated teams of staff who engage students in high-quality research on global scientific issues.
DEVELOP CAREER PROSPECTS
Biological Sciences is a varied, interdisciplinary degree that can give you the tools that are vital to tackling global challenges. With a focus on developing both broad and specialist knowledge in the field, this pathway will provide you with skills needed to launch a successful career in the industry.
SUPPORT TAILORED TO YOU
Designed for international students, this programme will enable you to achieve with the use of attentive teaching methods and full support throughout your course. Your learning will be structured in the same way as the University’s curriculum, to prepare you for the next step of your education.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
GRADUATE CAREER SKILLS
At Leeds International Study Centre, we have introduced CareerAhead activities to build your employability skills and prepare you for the world of work. These extra-curricular activities will take place year-round and be based on campus. They will provide you with a variety of learning opportunities, including:
- Self-assessment
- Personal evaluation and reflection
- Industry and business research
- Individual and group work
CareerAhead attempts to assist you in your learning by identifying your personal strengths and weaknesses, while highlighting areas for you to focus on in order to be successful in future. You will acquire knowledge about the working world and can even create a compelling CV through these activities.
HOW IT WORKS
Through CareerAhead, we will help you develop skills essential for professional working environments, such as communication, teamwork and time management. You will be guided to identify your strengths and to create a personal development plan which give you goals for you to take forward in your studies.
Our alumni have demonstrated their developed collaborative skills through setting up their own website, called Mama’s Cooking, as a part of their CareerAhead activities. Their business aim was to provide fellow international students with cooking tips and recipes as an aid for homesickness. This developed their entrepreneurial abilities, as well as allowing them to focus on building important leadership and team skills.
Building these invaluable skills will also take place inside the classroom. All our courses and modules are designed to expand your abilities and better your study skills. Working both individually on essays and in diverse groups to contribute to projects will allow you to take on many scenarios in working life and prepare you for your future career.
You'll also have the opportunity to build up work experience by taking up part-time employment or a work placement during your studies.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing)
Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see the table below)
Age: Students are usually 17 years of age
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU) COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- High School Certificate (HSC) at an average grade of 60% (3.0-5.0) with passes in 4 or more subjects or Intermediate Certificate / Polytechnic Diploma with passes in 4 or more subjects. 50 % minimum required for relevant subjects. All students must provide a language proficiency test certificate.
- Standard 10+1 at 70% or above. Standard 10+2 at 55% or above. 50% minimum required for relevant subjects.
- SMU 2 at grade 7.0 or SMU3 at grade 6.5 in 5 relevant subjects.
- Kotogakko - Year 12 (Senior 3) with an average GPA of 3.5/5.0 or at 70%. Year 11 (Senior 2) with an average GPA of 4.0/5.0 or at 75% or above.
- Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with at least 6 O Levels at Grade B or above / at least 2 A levels at C or above.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
21700 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A