Medical Science BMedSci (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Our Medical Science programme takes you “from bench to bedside”, blending lab-based science with real-world clinical applications. 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, 4 years with optional placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Fundamentals of Medical Science, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Pathology, Organ Systems Physiology, Clinical Perspectives, Evidence Based Medicines, Endocrinology: an integrated approach, Cancer Biology and Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Clinical Perspectives, Research and Innovation.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

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; 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. UCAS code B902.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time, 4 years with optional placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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