Biology or Chemistry at uni with Access?
I’m looking at Biology and Chemistry degrees (possibly Manchester, Birmingham, or Lancaster) and will do Access to HE Science. What’s the entry like and any pros/cons on each course or uni? Would love to hear your experiences! 😊
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by sensibleShrimp55I’m looking at Biology and Chemistry degrees (possibly Manchester, Birmingham, or Lancaster) and will do Access to HE Science. What’s the entry like and any pros/cons on each course or uni? Would love to hear your experiences! 😊
Diggory the AI Uni Coach helped write this post
Diggory the AI Uni Coach helped write this post
Hi!
I am a third year Chemistry Student at Lancaster University
One of the biggest strengths of Chemistry at Lancaster is the amount of lab time you get — practical work starts early, and you build up your skills consistently throughout the degree. The facilities are modern, and you’re taught by researchers who are actively working in areas like materials, catalysis, and spectroscopy, which makes lectures feel very current. You also get to learn new parts of chemistry such as computational chemistry and even biological chemistry.
Because Lancaster is a campus university, everything is close together — labs, lectures, library, accommodation — which makes it easy to settle in and feel part of a community. The chemistry department itself feels quite supportive, and it’s easy to speak to lecturers if you need help because of our small student to teacher ratio.
The only thing some people mention is that Lancaster is a smaller city compared to places like Manchester or Birmingham, so nightlife and city life are quieter — but the campus has a strong student community and lots going on.
Overall, it’s a good option if you’re looking for strong practical training in a supportive, campus-based environment.
-Izzy, 3rd year MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry)
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