University of Leicester

Our requirement is A*AA at A-level, in three subjects including Chemistry or Biology (with practical aspects) and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology, but excluding General Studies, Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking or Global Perspectives. The A* would need to be in one of the sciences as mentioned above. We will consider applicants with AAA (including two sciences as above) and EPQ grade B or an AS-level grade A in a fourth subject. If you have taken four full A-levels (not including overlapping subjects such as Maths and Further Maths), we can also give an alternate offer of AAAB. In this case, all A-levels must be completed in Year 12 or 13. If one of the four A-levels is a language subject other than English of which the candidate is a home or native speaker, we would require AAA in the three remaining A-levels. Since we know predicted grades can be inaccurate, we will score any candidate predicted at least AAB. A-levels sat in year 12 will not form part of the pre-interview selection process, nor will fourth subject AS-levels, except in the rare situation of a candidate being in a borderline group. Candidates must take three subjects in year 13 to show they can cope with the depth and breadth of study required. A-levels (or equivalent) must usually be obtained within two years of GCSE exams. Where applicants study Maths and Further Maths, only one of these grades will count towards a potential offer. If a candidate's third A-level is a language subject other than English of which they are a home or native speaker, then an adjusted offer will be made to reflect this if they get to offer stage. We will ask candidates to sign a declaration as to whether they are a native or home speaker of that language later in the application process.