BSc Clinical Sciences
About this course
BSc in Medical Sciences, combining medical sciences with a foundation in laboratory and research skills. Core topics include Research Methods. The first two years closely follow the Medicine curriculum, covering anatomy, physiology, pathology and biochemistry with a clinical focus. In the final year, students undertake an analytical research project and study three specialised precision medicine modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB, including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry plus one other science from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Further Maths
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 138 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 13%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 94%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 97%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 97%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Molecular and Cellular Sciences
- Applied Medical and Biological Sciences 1
- Body Systems 1
- Applied Medical and Biological Sciences 2
- Body Systems 2
- Body Systems and Applied Medical and Biological Sciences 3
- Body Systems 4
- Applied Medical and Biological Sciences 4
- Public Health
- Cardiovascular and Renal Precision Medicine
- Respiratory and Cancer Precision Medicine
- Analytical Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Clinical Sciences at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £53,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £60,500.
What do graduates of BSc Clinical Sciences at University of Leicester do next?
98% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Clinical 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 Clinical Sciences at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does BSc Clinical Sciences at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Clinical Sciences at University of Leicester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.