All our Geology degrees will provide you with the knowledge and technical and transferable skills required to achieve your professional goals. You’ll also benefit from a dedicated Careers Tutor with many years of experience as an industry geologist.
Many companies attend our annual Geology Careers Day from across the geoscience sector. More than 50 companies are actively involved with Geology at Leicester, from funding major research projects to work experience opportunities.
A-levels: ABB-BBB, preferably including at least two from Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B. A-level subjects preferably including at least two from Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language and Maths.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass science diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include Physics, Chemistry, and Maths Level 3 credits.
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. A minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE. A minimum of 4 in the English Language is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE.
BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDD (Science Related). Please contact School regarding eligibility.
T Levels: Distinction in Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician)
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
Biological and Medical Sciences
Leicester, England
Undergraduate
Full-time, 3-4 years
September
6.5
UK fees: £9,250 & International fees: £22,600,
Middle Sex
6.5
Undergraduate
£9,250, £23,400
Liverpool, England
6.0
Undergraduate
12500
Edinburgh, Scotland
6.5
Undergraduate
24500