Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B940

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

About

Biomedical scientists are essential to healthcare—70% of NHS diagnoses rely on lab results they provide. At DMU, you’ll explore how advanced scientific methods improve human health, tackling key topics like infectious diseases, cancer, and heart disease.

This rapidly evolving field covers everything from organ systems to molecular biology. You’ll develop analytical skills for research and diagnosis, learning how biomedical science drives the treatment of disease. In your final year, focus on clinical lab specialisms and conduct independent research on topics like Alzheimer’s or Zika virus, supported by expert academics.

Boost your career with an optional placement year in clinical or industry labs, gaining hands-on experience and working towards HCPC registration as an NHS Biomedical Scientist. Previous opportunities have included placements with prestigious organisations such as the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Public Health England, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London.

Ranked #1: Our Anatomy and Physiology courses are ranked 1st in the East Midlands and 11th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.

Professionally accredited: This IBMS-accredited course meets the standards set by the Institute of Biomedical Science, which means it prepares you for a career as a biomedical scientist. It also helps you progress towards professional registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).

Cutting-edge topics: Study biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, and modern lab techniques.

Industry experience: Take advantage of a year-long placement opportunity to develop your skills in real-world settings. Past students have worked in NHS and international laboratories, including placements at the UK Health Security Agency, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and Peterborough City Hospital.

Build key skills: Enhance the skills employers value, ranging from management and communication to diagnostic and treatment expertise.

State-of-the-art facilities: Learn in modern laboratories, including refurbished spaces and advanced cell culture facilities.

Global experience: Gain global experience through DMU Global, with opportunities to run workshops on diseases like malaria and diabetes. Students have previously travelled to places like Kentucky to raise awareness of type 2 diabetes and to Bermuda to teach science in schools.

Become career ready: Our graduates thrive in roles such as biomedical scientist, laboratory assistant, associate practitioner, and pharmacology technician—making an impact at organisations like NHS Blood and Transplant, PepsiCo, Nationwide Pathology, BioInsights, Lloyds Banking Group, and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Block teaching designed around you

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments – rather than lots of exams at the end of the year – and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging. Read more about block teaching.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

UCAS points:

112

A Level:

BBC

with one A level at grade C or above in either Biology, Chemistry or Human Biology

BTEC Extended Diploma:

DMM

in Applied Science

Contextual Offer:

DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

T Levels:

Merit in Science (with optional module in Laboratory Science only).

Access to HE:

112 UCAS Tariff Access to HE Diploma ‘Science’ with 15 credits at Distinctions in science specific modules and 30 credits at Merit.

International Baccalaureate (IB):

28+

with six higher level points in Chemistry or Biology

GCSEs:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Mature students

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

Career

Where we could take you

Placements

You’ll benefit from a dedicated placements team and have the chance to apply for funded summer projects and paid work experience. You can complete a supervised placement in a clinical, research, or industry laboratory—an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience. Clinical placements can also support completion of your IBMS training portfolio, a key requirement for HCPC registration.

Placements are typically offered by the NHS at approved pathology centres, as well as in research institutions and industrial labs. You could gain experience in areas such as biomedical science, molecular immunology, pathology, blood transfusion, and research.

Past opportunities have included placements with the UK Health Security Agency, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester, Peterborough City Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Careers Team will support you through mock interviews, aptitude test preparation, and personalised placement search advice. You’ll also be assigned a personal tutor to guide you throughout your placement journey.

Graduate careers

As a graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for a wide range of careers in healthcare, research, and industry. Our graduates are highly sought-after by NHS pathology centres and have secured roles in both public and private diagnostic laboratories, research institutions, and the biotechnology sector. Career paths include biomedical scientist, laboratory assistant, associate practitioner, pharmacology technician, and more.

You could follow in the footsteps of Vivian Nwagboso, who secured a role as a biomedical scientist at Hull Royal Infirmary. She credits the course’s professional accreditation with helping her land a placement, which directly led to full-time employment.

Recent graduates have gone on to work at:

PepsiCo as Lab Assistants.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as Biomedical and Environmental Science Assistant.
Nationwide Pathology as Biomedical Scientists.
NHS Blood and Transplant as Blood Production Assistants.
BioInsights and Lloyds Banking Group in varied roles such as Editorial Assistant and Business Banking.

To support your career goals, you’ll benefit from a dedicated careers team, employer-led careers conferences, and industry talks. We also run an alumni mentoring initiative, where graduates share advice on progressing into postgraduate medicine and dentistry, research roles, and clinical laboratory careers.