POSTGRADUATE MASTERS DEGREES 2015 BIOSCIENCE, BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

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1 Faculty of Biological Sciences POSTGRADUATE MASTERS DEGREES 2015 BIOSCIENCE, BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

2 MASTERS DEGREE COURSES POSTGRADUATE COURSE BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION MRES/MSC FIELDWORK Choose from the African Ecology field course or the Mediterranean Ecology field course. WEB CONTACT BIOSCIENCE MSC BIOTECHNOLOGY MSC HUMAN DISEASE AND THERAPY MSC DEGREES INFECTION AND IMMUNITY MSC PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY MSC Join an outstanding community of bioscientists in one of the leading life science faculties in the UK. WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION The Faculty of Biological Sciences at Leeds is one of the UK s leading biological sciences faculties, with an international reputation for excellent teaching and research, achieving high scores in the latest UK Government Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). AT LEEDS Biology is a rapidly expanding discipline which has increasing importance in global environmental, medical and economic issues. Leeds is one of the leading universities for biological sciences in the UK. Our expertise covers the spectrum of biological sciences from molecular structure, cell and tissue biology and physiology through whole organism, plant, animal and medical science to the environment, ecology and sport sciences. We train around 240 postgraduate students from around the world. Integrating research and teaching is at the heart of our strategy. a partnership of the highest quality are being made, surrounded by world-class researchers who design and deliver our teaching. In the Faculty of Biological Sciences we aim to create a true partnership to ensure you value your Leeds degree not only for what it may help you achieve in later life, but also as a truly valuable life experience in itself Our students benefit from first-class facilities and from learning in an environment where new discoveries 03

3 EXCELLENT CAREER PROSPECTS We know that the subject knowledge and training we provide is excellent, but we also aim to produce wellrounded graduates who have the skills, experience and confidence to succeed in a challenging job market. Our graduates enjoy excellent career prospects and Leeds graduates have an excellent reputation amongst employers. Creating new knowledge The University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is also part of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). The Faculty has a research portfolio of around 56m and is at the forefront of modern bioscience research. Leeds was ranked 4th in the UK for biological sciences by the leading scientific journal Nature judged on the numbers of staff producing research that was world leading or internationally excellent, based on the results of the last Research Assessment Exercise. We also bring together people from government, business, healthcare and academia to deliver benefits to wider society; this has helped to generate over 20 successful spin-off commercial companies. All the facilities and opportunities of a major international university You will benefit from excellent facilities both within the Faculty and across the University as a whole. There is continuous investment on campus, providing you with a sustainable environment and the facilities you would expect from a world-class institution. expression analysis, proteomics, contained transgenic environments and high performance computing. Browse Research projects All of our Masters programmes include an independent research project undertaken in Faculty research laboratories or in the field. This year alone on our Biodiversity & Conservation programme we have projects in Kenya, Honduras, Luxembourg, South Borneo and Bermuda. In our lab based Bioscience suite of programmes, there are opportunities to undertake industry-based projects with employer organisations. Links with bioindustry The University is one of the top ten most-targeted universities by the UK s top graduate employers according to the 2013 High Fliers survey. Our Industrial Advisory Board advise on programme content and employability. We have links with many bioscience-related organisations. You can hear the latest developments directly from the bioscience sector. Employers provide industrially-orientated projects and contribute specialist lectures on some modules. LEEDS: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS WELCOMING We have many years of experience in welcoming overseas students to the Faculty. The University of Leeds provides extensive support services to help make international student life in Leeds enjoyable and successful. The University of Leeds has been ranked 1st out of 16 participating Russell Group universities for overall international student satisfaction in the latest International Student Barometer survey (Autumn 2012). The Leeds campus offers students the best of both worlds: the convenience and community of a single site campus at the heart of an exciting cosmopolitan city. We have modern, specialist laboratories and facilities including equipment for bioimaging, mass spectrometry, NMR, X-ray crystallography, integrated genomic and gene

4 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry requirements Normally a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, but relevant experience may be taken into account. English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need an English language qualification to gain entry to the University of Leeds. Check the latest details online at Masters international scholarships The Faculty of Biological Sciences offers scholarships of 2000 to overseas Masters students commencing a programme of study within the Faculty. This scheme is open to students of all nationalities. For further information visit How to apply Due to the high demand for our courses, we advise applying early. Applications from international students should be submitted by mid-july and UK applications by early September of the year of entry. Connect with us There are many ways to connect with us: You can fbsgrad@leeds.ac.uk if you wish to arrange a Skype conversation. We also hold a number of webinars throughout the year that are advertised on the Faculty web pages. Each Masters degree has its own web section with information on course content, careers, student and graduate achievements, staff profiles and information about financing your studies. Go online Find out more information online at The University of Leeds is one of the UK s top universities. Our degrees are well respected by employers and universities worldwide. Established in 1904, we are part of the prestigious Russell Group a group of leading research universities in the UK. We are also in the top ten UK research intensive universities. Campus life Single-site campus A short 10 minute walk to the city centre Vibrant city life Excellent local services and facilities Students from over 130 countries Outstanding facilities A major academic research library State-of-the-art research laboratories Some of the best computing resources in the country (The Guardian University Guide 2014) Access to over 35,000 online journals Award-winning Students Union that host postgraduate networking events and provides specialist advice on academic support, housing, money and finances. The University of Leeds is one of the most popular destinations in the UK for high-achieving international students. Welcoming international students Overseas offices for advice Meet and greet schemes Guaranteed accommodation (subject to terms and conditions, see accommodation.leeds.ac.uk) An active International Centre A dedicated Language Centre LIFE IN LEEDS THE PERFECT PLACE TO LIVE AND LEARN Discover more about Leeds A multicultural and cosmopolitan city with over 200,000 students. Located at the heart of the UK, Leeds is midway between Edinburgh and London Leeds can be reached easily by train from any part of the UK, and is served by Leeds/Bradford International Airport Leeds is renowned as a major shopping destination and centre for entertainment, nightlife, the arts and leisure. The city boasts over two miles of traffic free shopping and beautiful Victorian and Edwardian arcades filled with shops of every kind. The city also offers an extensive choice of places to eat and drink whatever your culinary tastes or budgets. Nightlife in and around the city is known for its diversity and popularity, and offers a range of music to suit all tastes

5 LEGAL For current information please visit our website at The University endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this brochure is accurate at the date of publication and does not accept liability for any inaccuracies contained within it. Where circumstances change outside the reasonable control of the University, we reserve the right to change or cancel parts of, or entire, programmes of study or services at any time without liability, even after students have registered to the University. The University s contract with its students does not confer third party benefits for the purposes of the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act For further information about the University of Leeds visit: Faculty of Biological Sciences Student Education Service, Postgraduate Admissions, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK t: +44 (0) f: +44 (0) e: fbsgrad@leeds.ac.uk