Medical Science BMedSci (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

B902

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

Medical Science BMedSci (Hons)

About

Our Medical Science programme combines hands-on learning with real-world clinical experience, focusing on both the science of the human body and the practical skills needed to make a difference in healthcare. You’ll be supported by expert staff and benefit from personalised teaching that puts your needs first.

In the first year, you’ll build essential knowledge in chemistry, anatomy, microbiology, and professional skills. Year two focuses on understanding the healthy body and disease processes, while in your final year, you’ll conduct an independent research project and develop crucial skills in time management, critical thinking, and scientific communication.

With practical training in techniques like ELISAs, cell culture, histology, ECGs, SDS-PAGE and western blotting, history taking, measurement of vital signs, providing first aid, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for real-world challenges.

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.

Focused learning: Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.

Industry experience: Take advantage of an optional year-long placement opportunity to explore real-world applications of medical science in research and clinical environments. Past students have undertaken roles at the Institute of Lung Health (Glenfield Hospital), De Montfort University, Clintec, Covance, and the NHS.

Professionally accredited: Our Medical Science course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, ensuring you’re taught current developments in the field and are prepared for a range of careers.

Research informed teaching: Our dedicated staff have a diverse range of experience, ensuring what you learn is relevant.

Boost your employability: Hands-on learning in authentic labs and clinical settings.

Global experience: Through DMU Global, Medical Science students have explored preventative healthcare in Berlin, raised awareness of type 2 diabetes in Kentucky, and conducted public health research in New York - gaining hands-on international experience.

1st for Overall Average Student Satisfaction

Based on the main themes of arrival, living, learning, and support in the 2024 International Student Barometer rankings.

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An ‘Excellent’ Five Star Rated University

Rated by QS Top Universities for our teaching, facilities, employability, global outlook and more.

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The Best Careers Support

DMU’s Careers Team won Employability Team of the Year at the TargetJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards for helping students reach their ambitions.

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The First University to Achieve a Silver Race Equality Charter Award

Our work to improve equality and diversity, challenge racism and build an anti-racist community earned us the award.

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2nd for Sustainability

DMU was named 2nd in People & Planet’s University League Table for our commitment to environmental sustainability.

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The Best University for LGBTQ+ staff

A staff survey by Stonewall saw us ranked the top university, and 2nd across all employers, for our work to create an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice.

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The Best Autism Support

The National Association of Disability Practitioners Award identified DMU as the best at supporting autistic students.

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25th Best University

Student reviews and independent data from Uni Compare rankings placed us as the 25th best university.

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11th Best for Accommodation

Uni Compare describes our accommodation as A+, rated 11th best by students in its rankings.

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Top 20 for Employability

Students rated us as the 16th best university for employability in the Uni Compare rankings.

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Best for Work Experience

Students rated DMU as the best university in the UK for work experience in both the 2024 and 2025 RateMyPlacement Awards.

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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

During this course you will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. This insight into the professional world will build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career. 

Our Careers Team can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement. 

Students have previously undertaken placement opportunities at the Institute of Lung Health (Glenfield Hospital), De Montfort University, Clintec, Covance, and the NHS.

Graduate careers

To help students prepare for specific career choices, we provide a professional careers team, careers conferences, employment talks, and an alumni initiative where graduates offer advice based on their experiences, including those who have progressed into postgraduate medicine and dentistry, research, and clinical laboratory careers.

Graduate opportunities exist in medical research, writing, education, commerce, and sales. This course also serves as an appropriate entry qualification for graduates wishing to pursue further study in graduate entry medicine, physician associate, pharmacy, dentistry, or NHS medical care practitioner training.

Recent graduates have gone on to work at:

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as Assistant Technical Officers.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as CT Bookings Officers.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust as Trainee Echocardiographers.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as Cancer Pathway Patient Navigators and Audit Clerks.