BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree centred on laboratory investigations and human health. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and supports progress towards Health and Care Professions Council registration, with an optional placement year available. The first year introduces fundamental principles through modules such as Chemistry and Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Professional & Practical Skills, focusing on basic laboratory safety and scientific analysis. The second year expands into disease mechanisms and investigative methods via Emerging Techniques, Human Health and Immunity, Genetics and Molecular Pathology, and Organ System Physiology. The final year concentrates on advanced diagnostic applications through Blood Science, Cell Sciences, and Infection and Immunity Sciences, alongside an independent scientific investigation in the compulsory Research Projects module.
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Entry requirements
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 (must include Laboratory science module). 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 If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 441 offers from 485 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 44%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional & Practical Skills
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Genetics and Molecular Pathology
- Emerging Techniques
- Organ System Physiology
- Human Health and Immunity
- Research Projects
- Blood Science
- Infection and Immunity Sciences
- Cell Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University do next?
78% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 441 offers from 485 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at De Montfort University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.