Science
Science allows us to better understand ourselves, our planet, and our reality. Careers in the field of science range from medicine and biology to astronomy and space travel.
From fighting common diseases to launching technology into space, University of Leicester can help you make waves in this world of discovery and find the unknown.
Studying science at the University of Leicester will provide you with both the theoretical and pragmatic understanding you need to succeed in a range of disciplines.
Entry point
A Foundation at the Global Study Centre is the perfect option for students who need an additional year of study to improve knowledge and skills before progressing onto your chosen undergraduate degree.
Foundation in Science
Find out more about the Foundation in Science, taught on-campus at the University of Leicester.
You will be issued with one offer letter covering the Foundation and the full duration of your degree.
Progression degree options
Discover the science degrees that will help you change the world as we know it by exploring the wide range of courses available at the University of Leicester. All of these degrees can be chosen as a progression option from the Foundation in Science, taught in the Global Study Centre.
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Biological
Read more about the progression degrees on offer at the University of Leicester by viewing the information in the links below.
You will be asked to choose your desired progression degree upon application to the Global Study Centre.
Please note the links below open in the University of Leicester website.
- BSc Biological Sciences
- MBiolSci Biological Sciences
- BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)
- MBiolSci Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)
- BSc Biological Sciences (Genetics)
- MBiolSci Biological Sciences (Genetics)
- BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology)
- MBiolSci Biological Sciences (Microbiology)
- BSc Biological Sciences (Neuroscience)
- MBiolSci Biological Sciences (Neuroscience)
- BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology)
- MBiolSci Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology)
- BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology)
- MBiolSci Biological Sciences (Zoology)
Chemistry
Read more about the progression degrees on offer at the University of Leicester by viewing the information in the links below.
You will be asked to choose your desired progression degree upon application to the Global Study Centre.
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- BSc Chemistry
- MChem Chemistry
- BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- MChem Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Environmental
Read more about the progression degrees on offer at the University of Leicester by viewing the information in the links below.
You will be asked to choose your desired progression degree upon application to the Global Study Centre.
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- BSc Environmental Science
- BSc Applied and Environmental Geology
- MGeol Applied and Environmental Geology
Geology
Read more about the progression degrees on offer at the University of Leicester by viewing the information in the links below.
You will be asked to choose your desired progression degree upon application to the Global Study Centre.
Please note the links below open in the University of Leicester website.
Medical
Read more about the progression degrees on offer at the University of Leicester by viewing the information in the links below.
You will be asked to choose your desired progression degree upon application to the Global Study Centre.
Please note the links below open in the University of Leicester website.
Natural
Read more about the progression degrees on offer at the University of Leicester by viewing the information in the links below.
You will be asked to choose your desired progression degree upon application to the Global Study Centre.
Please note the links below open in the University of Leicester website.
- BSc Natural Sciences
- MSci Natural Sciences
Psychology
Read more about the progression degrees on offer at the University of Leicester by viewing the information in the links below.
You will be asked to choose your desired progression degree upon application to the Global Study Centre.
Please note the links below open in the University of Leicester website.
Find out more about Biological Sciences
Leicester is globally recognised for its excellence in genetics and the discovery of DNA fingerprinting. Find out more about the courses on offer from some current students.
Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester
Chemistry facilities
View the facilities on offer for students studying chemistry at the University of Leicester.