Course Overview

Our 'Careers After Biological Sciences' series of lectures features Leicester graduates giving insights into their career experiences and good advice for finding jobs.

In the summer vacation between Years 2 and 3, a range of internal research placements is available in research labs, allowing you to develop your scientific skills.

We run bespoke bioscience careers events in the summer term each year based on what our students tell us about their career intentions.

As a student in the School of Biological Sciences, you are welcome to attend seminars in any department presented by national and international experts in biosciences. This allows you to enhance your knowledge and get useful insights into current topics.

Graduate destinations

Graduates from our Biological Sciences courses have gone on to jobs in:

Future Science Group

Illumina

Cambridge LTD

Ebury

Allied Healthcare

Kings College Hospital

Lonza Biologics

RBS

General Eligibility

GCSEs: English and Maths at grade C /4 or above.

A-levels: CCC to include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, or Psychology.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM, plus five GCSEs at BBBCC/55544, including two relevant science subjects at B/5. Core science accepted—healthcare-related subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level three, including 15 at distinction and 15 at merit. Core science accepted. Healthcare-related subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis.

T Levels: Merit in Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.