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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Clinical Sciences
University of Leicester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Clinical Sciences course at University of Leicester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry plus one other science from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Further Maths.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B990
Here's what University of Leicester says about its Clinical Sciences course.
Combine the study of medical and clinical sciences with cutting-edge scientific methods and practice, and prepare for a career where you can make a difference - in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, academic research, or even as a doctor.
Course description Now, more than ever, we are aware of the importance of understanding and managing health and disease, as well as the need for the development of new and effective treatments through scientific research.
On our BSc in Clinical Sciences, you will study medical sciences, alongside gaining a foundation in related laboratory and research skills. The course brings together the expertise of two areas where Leicester’s reputation is truly global – Medicine and Biological Sciences. You will learn from our academics who are leading world-class research in areas such as genetics, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Their research continues to have a real impact on health and wellbeing.
The first two years of this course closely follow our Medicine curriculum. You will get a thorough understanding of areas such as anatomy, physiology, pathology and biochemistry, all with a clinical focus. We have more than 40 years’ experience of medical education here at Leicester, which means that you will benefit from excellent training and you will learn from expert academics and medical practitioners working day-to-day in the NHS in a wide range of clinical disciplines.
Alongside this strong foundation in the medical sciences, you will learn foundation laboratory and research skills. You develop these techniques further in Year 3 by undertaking your own analytical research project. You will receive additional training in cutting-edge medicine through three specialised ‘precision medicine’ modules in your final year which have been specially developed for this course.
You will learn in outstanding facilities. Teaching takes place in our George Davies Centre, a modern building that harnesses the very latest technology and resources for interdisciplinary learning and research. You will also have access to the School of Biological Sciences’ state-of-the-art laboratories for practical sessions and research. You will learn anatomy through full-body dissection in the Medical School’s dissection room; we are one of the few universities that still offers this facility.
One feature of the Clinical Sciences course is the opportunity to apply to transfer onto year 2 of our MBChB Medical Degree at the end of year 1, if there are places available on the MBChB course. There are a number of courses with the opportunity to apply to transfer to medicine and all applicants would have to undergo a competitive process and would need to meet the academic and entry criteria for the year of application.
This course is also offered as part of the Joint Educational Partnership with Chongqing Medical University.
Source: University of Leicester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Leicester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Medical sciences
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website
How you will be assessed
For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website
University of Leicester reviews
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The university is great overall due to their wide range of facilities, lecture structures, diversity and inclusion schemes & how friendly everyone is!
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Leicester students who took the Clinical Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
high
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
high
How well organised is your course?
87%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
60%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
88%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
93%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
77%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
82%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
73%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Leicester. These students are taking Clinical Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Leicester graduates who took Clinical Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
98%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
96%
Say it fits with future plans
95%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
98%
Medical Practitioners
1%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Leicester graduates who took Clinical Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£40.2k
First year after graduation
£49.6k
Third year after graduation
£54k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Clinical Sciences.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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