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Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) MBiolSci
Unpicking the biochemical processes that make all living things (and viruses) tick is the first step to understanding the mechanisms that define life. Welcome to the fascinating and diverse world of biochemistry.
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Points of entry for Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) MBiolSci
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Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Biosciences at University of Leicester
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) MBiolSci at University of Leicester
including at least two A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
General Studies is not accepted.
BBB + Level 3 Core Maths grade B (if Maths not taken as a full A or AS level). A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Biosciences at University of Leicester
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How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Biosciences at University of Leicester
member9111662
21st June 24
Medical Physiology, BSc Hons FullTime
£9250 still too expensive, but experience is great read more
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member987395
9th June 23
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Good prospect. Can enter several fields e.g research, pharmaceutical or medicine. read more
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member886061
12th May 23
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
It is a very interesting degree which explores many aspects of biology read more
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member1084418
17th April 23
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
The course is very engaging and spectacular read more
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member481656
19th March 23
Biological Sciences (Genetics), MBiolSci FullTime
University of leicester is high quality for teaching. It is very fomous around the world. read more
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member780538
7th March 23
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Good course but first year is boring read more
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member1278970
20th February 23
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
Good teachers and nice content read more
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member1060827
8th July 21
Biological Sciences (Biochemistry), BSc Hons FullTime
It won't let me select PhD...... read more
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member957861
14th May 21
Medical Physiology, BSc Hons FullTime
very enjoyable course. very good support. read more
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member452605
26th November 20
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
Really good course. Tutor is very friendly as well read more
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member548898
1st June 20
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Good course with variety of content :) read more
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tt565
24th May 19
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
supportive staff and over all good uni read more
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member1236977
8th April 19
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
Enjoyable, rich in content 3 year course, excellent knowledgeable academic staff, great academic quality, great facilities and many opportunities for internships and jobs for my career as a biologist. read more
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member536896
3rd April 19
Medical Physiology, BSc Hons FullTime
Very interesting to me, love studying about the physiology. Not a fan of biochemistry and genetics but gotta learn them too. Good if you want to enter graduate entry. read more
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member1136885
2nd April 19
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Teaching is weak, tutorials need work and definitely not value for money read more
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member536781
27th March 19
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
Love that you can tailor modules to your personal taste. Lecturers really appreciate student feedback. A minority of lecturers deliver their specialism in quite a chaotic manner which can be hard to follow. read more
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member624948
5th December 16
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
Generally well structured teaching scheme. Well structured examination also read more
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member723947
9th September 16
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is interesting and well taught, but no information regarding careers and unsure about job prospects once I've graduated. Little support about how to obtain the year in industry/ year abroad read more
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UoL graduate :)
21st July 16
Biological Sciences (Zoology), BSc Hons FullTime
I'm so glad I switched from biological sciences to zoology because it is such a fascinating degree stream to study. Our stream was probably the smallest so that allowed us all to get to know each other pretty close so by the end of the three years, we were like a small family. Not to mention, the field trips made our stream stand out as what I think is the the best course at uni! read more
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gs246
20th July 16
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
Lovely university, with lovely people, and a great course too! read more
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member923236
20th July 16
Biological Sciences (Genetics), BSc Hons FullTime
I have enjoyed my time at Leicester so much that I will be there for another 3/4 years! read more
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member623235
20th July 16
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
The course is very intense at times which significantly helps me for self-motivation and understanding the topics. The teaching quality is also a very high standard and the lecturers are willing to help you if you don't understand something. read more
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jenxbush
7th July 16
Biological Sciences (Neuroscience), BSc Hons FullTime
First year consists of 5 modules, some of which will be completely irrelevant to your degree. Overall, however, lecturers are passionate about what they teach and I enjoyed 3/5 modules very much! read more
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member1223027
4th July 16
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
I am really enjoying this course, and would definitely recommend it to prospective students. The first year everyone does the same 5 modules (although biomedical students do 1 module different) to give you a well rounded starting point, and then in the second and third years you pick which modules you want to do, so there is a lot of choice and you can decide to study only what you're most interested in. There is a good mix of labs, lectures, and tutorials to help you really understand the material and also teach you valuable lab skills. The personal tutor system is there to provide support if you need it, and to talk about plans for the future etc. I did have some problems with my personal tutor in first year but once I contacted people to sort it out it was very easy and I found it really helpful. Again, I strongly recommend this course to prospective students, I have found it to be very interesting and I have enjoyed it greatly. read more
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kbrink010
1st July 16
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
I find the biological sciences department overall at Leicester very encouraging and caters to many different needs of students. With over 6 specialisms available students have the opportunity to specialise their degree and pick modules more tailored to that or stick with the more borader biological sciences degree. The labs are large and spacious but not crammed with students, and there are always at least one PhD student per desk to help out. Contact time in first year is around 22 hours with a slight decrease in second and third year due to research projects. In second year a brilliant module called research project is taken which is compulsory and helps the students learn key skills needed to aid them in their dissertation! The field trips are also highly enjoyable and would definitely recommend them if you're considering zoology. read more
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member918680
14th November 15
Medical Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course for anyone interested in medical sciences. Good quality lecturers for the most part and interesting modules. Workload, however, is very heavy. read more
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member1017816
4th November 15
Biological Sciences (Genetics), BSc Hons FullTime
The lecturers and personal tutors are very approachable and well respected across the country. As they are still carrying out their own research they always have a lot to offer to the lectures and they are very inspiring. read more
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member416633
12th October 15
Medical Genetics, BSc Hons FullTime
Interesting course that's taught well read more
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member515066
25th August 15
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
Great course, great tutors, not worth the money though seeing as this was all free at one point before the government took the piss read more
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member45849
30th April 15
Biological Sciences, MBiolSci Hons FullTime
I am a first year student, about to do exams. So far, the course has been amazing! There was the odd lecturer who went a bit fast, but when you go through the notes after they're pretty good :) personally, my personal tutor was useless, I haven't seen her once and she keeps ignoring my emails, but I know other people have had better experiences with theirs! I only gave job prospects a 3 because I honestly have no idea, I'm trying not to think about that yet, but I do know that Leicester has an amazing internship scheme. read more
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