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Year Zero Laboratory Sciences (Biomedical Science), BSc

De Montfort University, the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

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About Year Zero Laboratory Sciences (Biomedical Science), BSc - at De Montfort University

The initial year of this course is taught by DMUIC, which occupies a single, specially-designed site in the heart of the DMU campus. As a DMUIC student, you will have full access to all the university’s facilities including the library, gym, bookshop, cafes and computer labs. During this year, you will be taught in small class sizes by experienced tutors, receiving excellent academic teaching and superb support to ensure that you get all the help you need to succeed and progress to the Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Degree.

The first year of this full-time, four-year course is ideal if you want to become a Biomedical scientist, but do not have the relevant grades to study Biomedical Science at degree level. You will be taught the core skills in chemistry, biology, mathematics, IT and communication, providing you with the key requirements needed to study Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Degree at DMU.

Once you have successfully completed the year zero stage of your degree at DMUIC and have met the criteria for continuation, you will continue studying directly with the university on our Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) degree  - a course which is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Key features

  • Direct progression on to the Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) programme at DMU following successful competition of the Year Zero programme.
  • You will study a range of topics including human biology, cell biology, chemistry and biochemistry and their relevance to health and life sciences in the wider context, as well as communication skills.
  • Learn from experienced tutors, who combine academic teaching excellence with high levels of support to help you succeed.
  • Our Biomedical Science graduates have gone on to work in diagnostic laboratories in both the public and private sectors, NHS laboratories, research institutions and the biotechnology industry, in roles as biomedical scientists, laboratory assistants, associate practitioners, pharmacology technicians, as well as lectures and researchers within Higher Education.

Notes about fees for this course

For 2023/24 tuition fees will be £9,250

Additional costs: You may incur additional costs for this programme, including the cost of travelling to and from project/placement locations.

Entry requirements

  • Maths GCSE grade C/4, or equivalent
  • English language GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, or
  • If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no element at lower than 6.0, or equivalent (by end of YZ)
  • 2 GCE A Levels grades EE, with Biology or Chemistry, or equivalent e.g. applied science BTEC
  • T LevelsScience Pass (D or E on the core)

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.

Interview: No

Work experience: None required

Personal Statement selection criteria:

  • Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling
  • Information relevant to the course applied for
  • Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence

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