BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences, combining molecular, cellular, and organism-level biology. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology towards Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status, the course shares its first three years with the MBiolSci programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 16%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Research Project A (Experimental)
- Research Project C
- Research Project B (Analytical)
- Evolutionary Genetics
- Gene Expression: Molecular Basis and Medical Relevance
- Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- Human Genetics
- Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- Comparative Neurobiology
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Structural Biology
- Biodiversity in Practice
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics
- Human and Environmental Microbiology
- Neuroscience Futures
- Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour
- Cellular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
- Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
- The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
- From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
- Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
- Biodiversity and Behaviour
- Research Skills 1
- Research Skills 2
- Genomes
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Physiology of Excitable Cells
- Principles of Microbiology
- Protein Structure and Function
- Global Change Biology and Conservation
- Introduction to Python programming for Bioscientists
- Medical Microbiology
- Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
- Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
- Bioinformatics
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour
- A Field Guide to Evolution
- From Genes to Proteins
- Molecular Cell Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at University of Leicester do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at University of Leicester?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Biological Sciences at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at University of Leicester?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.