Biological Sciences Summer School
The Faculty of Biological Sciences hosts a free Summer School for Year 12 students who are interested in exploring biological sciences at the next level and finding out where it can lead. The Biological Sciences Summer School will take place on Thursday 25th to Friday 26th June 2026.
Programme details
Students will be involved in a project of their preference, getting to experience what researching is like from start to finish. They will meet academics and current students from the Faculty of Biological Sciences and find out more about our undergraduate degree programmes and future career pathways. The Summer School is also designed to enhance your UCAS application, with an opportunity to speak to our admissions staff, and get advice on the best way to use what you have learnt at the Summer School in your personal statement.
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FAQs
What are the planned activities?
You will participate in a variety of academic sessions, lab projects, and careers workshops. We also arrange fun activities in the evening, including bowling and a meal in the Student Refectory.
What is the eligibility criteria for the Summer School?
Our eligibility criteria are intended to support widening access for students who are underrepresented within Higher Education. In order to take part in the summer school, you must:
- Have achieved Grade 6 or above at GCSE Maths and Grade 4 or above at GCSE English
- Be in Year 12 studying A-Level Biology, plus one other science or science-related A-Level
In addition, you should meet at least one of the following:
- You are eligible for Free School Meals
- Your parents or carers did not go to university
- Your home postcode is in an area with low levels of participation in higher education (use our online Access to Leeds postcode checker)
- You are from a household with a gross annual income of £25,000 or below
- You attended or attend a school which performed below the national average at GCSE (you can check your school's Attainment 8 score by entering your school's name on this website: https://www.find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk/)
- Your personal circumstances have had a disruptive impact on your education (this could include caring responsibilities/being a young carer, a recent close family bereavement, living independently from your parents/carers, mental or physical health conditions, being from a military service family, refugee or asylum seeker status, or challenging personal, home or school circumstances)
- You are care experienced (this could include public or kinship care)
Where does the summer school take place?
The summer school will be held on the University of Leeds campus. We may visit the city centre for the evening activity, and you will stay in one of our on-campus halls of residence overnight.
How much does the summer school cost?
The Summer School is free of charge, including all meals and one night in our student accommodation. Rooms will be single occupancy and include a private bathroom, as well as shared social space.
Students will be supervised overnight by staff and student ambassadors.
If the cost of travel to Leeds is a barrier to attending, financial assistance may be available.